devotee
Americannoun
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a person who is greatly devoted to something.
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a person who is extremely devoted to a religion; a follower.
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an enthusiastic follower or fan.
He's a devotee of jazz.
noun
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a person ardently enthusiastic about or devoted to something, such as a sport or pastime
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a zealous follower of a religion
Related Words
See fanatic.
Etymology
Origin of devotee
Example Sentences
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“Yellowstone” devotees will likely be shocked by the “elephant in the room” — the revelation in the pilot episode that Monica has died of cancer.
From Los Angeles Times
Khomeini became supreme leader and rewarded his devotees with government jobs.
From Los Angeles Times
When starry-eyed “Pretty in Pink” devotees think of Andie and Iona, we think of their looks, their personalities and their willingness to fight for themselves.
From Salon
But TJ’s may not be the bargain destination that its devotees think it is.
From Salon
The Bamboo Room, a smaller bar within the sprawling Chicago tiki oasis Three Dots and a Dash, attracts a regular crowd of devotees who love its rum flights and elevated takes on tiki classics.
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