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