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devotee

/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/
de · vo · tee
Adverb:devotedly
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Plural:devotees
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Adjective:devoted
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• noun

1

A person who is very enthusiastic about or deeply interested in a particular activity, subject, or person.

Example

"As a lifelong devotee of classical jazz, she has collected ratusan of rare vinyl records over the decades."

2

A strong, ardent believer in a particular religion, deity, or spiritual figure.

Example

"Thousands of devotees gathered at the ancient temple at dawn to offer prayers and flowers during the annual festival."

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devotedly
devotedness
devotee
devotion
devotional
devour

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the verb 'devote' (from Latin devovere, meaning 'to dedicate by a vow') combined with the Anglo-French suffix '-ee'. It originally referred strictly to a person of ardent religious piety before broadening to describe an enthusiastic follower of any pursuit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devotee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devotee
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