devotee

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Etymology

From devote + -ee.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/

Noun

devotee (plural devotees)

1. An ardent enthusiast or admirer.

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:enthusiast

   He was a devotee of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

   a devotee of classical music

2. (religion) A believer in a particular religion or god.

   devotees of Krishna

   devotees thronged the temple

3. (slang) Someone with an amputee fetish.

Translations

• French: inconditionnel, dévot
• German: Bewunderer, Enthusiast, Fan, Anhänger, Entourage, Anhängerschaft, Liebhaber, Verehrer, Enthusiast
• Portuguese: entusiasta, discípulo, devoto
• Russian: покло́нник
• Spanish: devoto

Translations

• German: Eiferer, Gläubiger, Anhänger, Verehrer
• Italian: devoto, fedele, seguace

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