devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
ˌdā-, 
də-, 
-ˈtā
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: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

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The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees. a group of religious devotees
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His son, Sathya Narayan had been leading a group of 49 Indian devotees who were returning from Mount Kailash — a sacred site in southwestern Tibet. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The multiple heads can be said to represent divine watchfulness of the world and devotees. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Crawford, a longtime supporter of Ukraine and a devotee of the American pit bull terrier, came forward and handed a reddish-yellow puppy to Zelensky. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 At The Old Mill Restaurant in East Tennessee, Tim Fulton was in his office, trying to gauge how many devotees would pour into Dollywood in the coming days. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

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First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of devotee was in 1645

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devotee

noun
dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) -ˈtā How to pronounce devotee (audio)
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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