Definition of «devotee»

A devotee is a person who has strong feelings of love, loyalty and commitment towards someone or something. In religious contexts, it refers to an ardent follower or admirer of a particular deity, saint or spiritual leader. A devotee may also be someone who practices the teachings or principles of their chosen faith with great dedication and sincerity.

Usage examples

  1. She has been a devotee of yoga for over a decade, practicing it daily and attending workshops and retreats.
  2. He is a devotee of classical music, attending concerts and purchasing albums by his favorite composers.
  3. As a devotee of fashion, she religiously follows the latest runway trends and frequently updates her wardrobe.
  4. They are devotees of organic farming, spending hours in their garden and advocating for sustainable agricultural practices.
  5. He is a devotee of science fiction literature, collecting books by renowned authors and participating in book clubs and discussions.

Sentences with «devotee»

  • Now a congregation of devotees of Spirit, rather than the natural family, is the setting in which nurture for spiritual maturing takes place. (religion-online.org)
  • It's one for fans of the good captain Hanks and a must - see for devotees of Microsoft Flight Simulator. (nzherald.co.nz)
  • After several years of promoting the Clean Program, Junger has hundreds of devotees who chatter on the Clean forum and elsewhere about feeling marvelous, and indeed cleaner after the program — like this writer from Outside. (npr.org)
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