Devotees: meaning, definitions and examples

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devotees

 

[ หŒdษ›vษ™หˆtiหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious followers

Devotees are people who have a strong belief in a particular deity, religious practice, or way of life. They are dedicated and committed to their faith or cause.

Synonyms

adherents, believers, followers.

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Word Description / Examples
devotees

This word is typically used to describe people who are highly dedicated or enthusiastic about someone or something, such as a hobby, a public figure, or a cultural movement.

  • The devotees gathered at the temple for the annual festival.
  • She has a group of loyal devotees who attend all her concerts.
followers

This word is generally used to describe people who support or are influenced by someone, such as a leader, a trend, or a social media account.

  • The celebrity has millions of followers on Instagram.
  • His followers were inspired by his vision for the future.
believers

This word is commonly used to refer to people who have faith in a particular religious or spiritual belief system.

  • Believers from around the world come to visit the holy site.
  • She is a firm believer in the power of positive thinking.
adherents

This word is often used to describe people who strictly follow a particular set of beliefs, teachings, or rules, especially in a formal or organized way.

  • The adherents of the new diet plan swore by its effectiveness.
  • Adherents of the political ideology gathered to discuss their campaign strategy.

Examples of usage

  • Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year to pay their respects.
  • She is a devoted devotee of yoga and practices it daily.
  • Devotees of the author eagerly awaited the release of his new book.
  • The devotees gathered for a special ceremony to honor their spiritual leader.
  • Devotees often participate in rituals and ceremonies to express their devotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "devotees" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น devotos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anhรคnger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengikut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะดะฐะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyznawcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉvots

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ devotos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผritler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุคู…ู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›ล™รญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veriaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรบaรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า“ะธะฑะฐะดะฐั‚ ะตั‚ัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dindarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ devotos

Etymology

The word 'devotee' originated from the Latin word 'devotus', meaning 'devoted, consecrated'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to those who are dedicated to a particular deity or religious practice. Over time, the term has come to encompass a wider range of meanings, including those who are deeply committed to a cause or belief.

See also: devote, devoted, devotedly, devotee, devotion, devotional.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,860, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.