devotee
|de/vo/tee|
B2
/ˌdɛvəˈtiː/
enthusiastic follower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'devotee' originates from the French word 'dévoté', which is derived from the Latin 'devotus', meaning 'devoted'.
Historical Evolution
'dévoté' transformed into the English word 'devotee' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person devoted to religious worship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.
She is a devotee of classical music.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35