noun
devotee
dehv-uh-TEE
noun
1
A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
"He's a devotee of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them."
"The festival draws devotees of folk music from across the country."
2
A person who is deeply committed to a particular religion or deity.
"Devotees gathered at the temple before dawn for the festival."
How to Use Devotee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very enthusiastic fan or follower — of a hobby, cause, or religion.
Common pairings
devotee of
ardent devotee
religious devotee
Word Forms
devotees plural
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Etymology
From devote plus the suffix -ee, following the pattern of words like "employee."