/voh"teuh ree/ , n. , pl. votaries , adj.
n. Also, votarist .
1. a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun.
2. an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage.
3. a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz.
4. a devoted follower or admirer.
adj.
5. consecrated by a vow.
6. of or pertaining to a vow.
[ 1540-50; vot ( um ) a VOW + -ARY ]
Syn. 3. buff, fan, admirer, devotee.