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votary
This term carries a heavy weight of solemnity and commitment, evoking an image of total surrender to a higher power or a rigid ideological framework. It is far more intense than being a fan or a supporter, implying a sacred or quasi-religious bond between the individual and the object of their devotion.
In modern usage, the word often shifts from literal religious vows to a figurative sense of extreme loyalty to a philosophy or a lifestyle. It suggests a level of discipline and exclusivity, where the person's identity is largely defined by their adherence to the specific cause or deity.
Meanings
Examples
The temple was home to a silent votary who spent every hour in prayer.
He is a lifelong votary of the minimalist lifestyle.
He is a lifelong votary of the minimalist lifestyle.
As a votary of the ancient gods, she offered incense at the altar every dawn.
I have always been a votary of the classics when it comes to literature.
She lived as a humble votary in the secluded monastery.
You are a true votary of this art form, aren't you?
The order consisted of several hundred votaries bound by strict vows of poverty.
He considers himself a votary of the free market.