Votary

Origin

From Latin votus, past participle of vovere ("to vow, to devote").

Full definition of votary

Adjective

1. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
• Francis BaconVotary resolution is made equipollent to custom.

Noun

1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made
2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult
3. A devout or zealous worshipper
4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc; an enthusiast.
• 1922, James Joyce, Ulysses (novel) Chapter 13Gerty was dressed simply but with the instinctive taste of a votary of Dame Fashion for she felt that there was just a might that he might be out.