devotee

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

devote +‎ -ee

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/
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Noun[edit]

devotee (plural devotees)

  1. An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:enthusiast
    He was a devotee of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
    a devotee of classical music
  2. (religion) A believer in a particular religion or god.
    devotees of Krishna
    devotees thronged the temple
  3. (slang) Someone with an amputee fetish.

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