Devotees
/ˌdɛvəˈtiːz/
Definitions
A person who is very enthusiastic about a particular activity, person, or thing.
/ˌdɛvəˈtiː/
A person who is very enthusiastic about something.
The pop star's devotees lined up for hours to get a glimpse of her.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who REALLY loves a band, a hobby, or even a sports team! They're super excited and always involved. That person is a devotee!
👶 For kids: A devotee is someone who really, really likes something and spends a lot of time doing it.
More Examples
A devotee of the arts, she spent every weekend visiting museums and galleries.
The church was filled with devotees singing hymns.
How It's Used
"The devotees of the temple gather every morning for prayer."
"The rockstar's devotees screamed during the concert."
From Middle French devotee, from Old French devot, from Latin devotus, past participle of devovere ('to vow, dedicate').
The word 'devotee' has been used since the 17th century to describe individuals passionately dedicated to a cause, belief, or person.
Memory tip
Think of a devoted fan - a devotee.