Definition of Votary

1. Noun. One bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service. "Monasteries of votaries"

Generic synonyms: Religious

2. Noun. A priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult. "A votary of Aphrodite"
Specialized synonyms: Vestal Virgin, Bacchant, Bacchante
Generic synonyms: Non-christian Priest, Priest

3. Noun. A devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity. "The cultured votary of science"
Generic synonyms: Adherent, Disciple

Definition of Votary

1. a. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

2. n. One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life.

3. a. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

4. n. One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life.

Definition of Votary

1. Noun. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made ¹

2. Noun. A devotee of a particular religion or cult ¹

3. Noun. A devout or zealous worshipper ¹

4. Noun. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc; an enthusiast. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Votary

1. a person who is bound by religious vows [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Votary

vorticose veins
vorticular forces
vortiginous
vortilon
vortilons
vorton
vortons
vot'ress
vot'resses
votable
votaress
votaresses
votaries
votarist
votarists
votary (current term)
votator
votators
vote
vote-by-mail
vote bank
vote buying
vote counter
vote down
vote in
vote mob
vote of confidence
vote of no confidence
vote of thanks
vote out

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