Votary (Noun)
Meaning 1
A priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult; "a votary of Aphrodite".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
One bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; "monasteries of votaries".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young woman became a votary of the Buddhist faith, dedicating her life to meditation and service.
- In the ancient temple, the votaries of the goddess performed elaborate rituals to appease her.
- The monastery was home to a community of votaries who spent their days in prayer and contemplation.
- As a votary of the goddess of love, the priestess was responsible for performing sacred marriages.
- The votaries of the mystical order lived in solitude, devoting themselves to spiritual pursuits and self-discipline.
Meaning 3
A devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; "the cultured votary of science".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was a votary of the arts, spending every spare moment attending concerts and exhibitions.
- The young athlete was a votary of fitness, dedicating hours each day to training and exercise.
- As a votary of environmentalism, she made sure to reduce her carbon footprint in every way possible.
- He was a votary of the great outdoors, spending all his free time hiking and camping.
- The professor was a votary of classical literature, and his lectures were always filled with passion and enthusiasm.