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votary

vo·ta·ry [ vṓtəree ] (plural vo·ta·ries) or vo·ta·rist [ vṓtərist ] (plural vo·ta·rists)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. monk or nun: somebody who has sworn to dedicate his or her life to religious worship or service

2. devotee: a dedicated follower of something such as a religion or cause

[Mid-16th century. < Latin vot-, past participle of vovere "vow"]
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