devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē  ˌdē- 

ˌdā-,

də-,

-ˈtā

: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Synonyms

• addict
• aficionado
• afficionado
• buff
• bug
• enthusiast
• fan
• fanatic
• fancier
• fiend
• fool
• freak
• habitué
• habitue
• head
• hound
• junkie
• junky
• lover
• maniac
• maven
• mavin
• nut
• sucker

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.

a group of religious devotees

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires. —Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

Inés Anguiano, our associate test kitchen manager is something of a pork devotee. —Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024

He was allowed to emerge just for one day to meet his devotees—much like the purple frog. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

If that sounds like gushing, such enthusiasm is entirely in keeping with the film’s tone, as A-list collaborators (including George Lucas and J.J. Abrams), instrumentalists (Yo-Yo Ma and Anne-Sophie Mutter) and assorted devotees (Thomas Newman and Seth MacFarlane) sing his praises. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē  -ˈtā 

: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast

a devotee of sports