[ 'vəʊt(ə)ri ]
■ noun ( plural votaries )
1》 a person, e.g. a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious service.
2》 a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate.
Derivatives
votarist noun
Origin
C16: from L. vot- , vovere 'vow' + -ary 1 .