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devotee

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dev⋅o⋅tee

[dev-uh-tee, -tey]
–noun
1. a person who is greatly devoted to something.
2. a person who is extremely devoted to a religion; a follower.
3. an enthusiastic follower or fan: He's a devotee of jazz.

Origin:
1635–45; devote + -ee


1, 3. See fanatic.
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dev·o·tee   (děv'ə-tē', -tā')   
n.  
  1. One who is ardently devoted to something; an enthusiast or advocate: a devotee of sports.

  2. An ardent or fanatical adherent of a religion.

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