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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Juxtaposing the solemnity of Victorian mourning with his characteristically surreal theatricality, Browne transformed the runway into a narrative about fashion’s power to bring its devotees back to life. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 But for the chatbot devotees, the inner workings are where the magic dwells. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 How Korea uses Letybo differently This is where K-beauty devotees will perk up. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Sadruddin had survived mucinous colloid adenocarcinoma, an unusual form of breast cancer, and had become a devotee of Rau’s at the Paracelsus clinic. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 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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