Word
devotee
Phoneticsdevo·tee
US/ˌdɛvəˈti/
UK/dˌɛvəʊtˈiː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is very interested in a specific activity, hobby, or belief. You use this to describe someone who spends a lot of time and energy on one thing.
n. a person who is deeply committed to a particular activity, belief, or person. Often used to describe a follower of a specific religion or a passionate enthusiast of a hobby.
Examples
“He is a devoted devotee of classical music.”
“As a devoted devotee of the sport, she attends every local match and follows the international league closely.”
“The philosopher was a devoted devotee of the ancient texts, spending decades in quiet study to understand the nuances of the original language.”
Examples
simple
“He is a devoted devotee of classical music.”
contextual
“As a devoted devotee of the sport, she attends every local match and follows the international league closely.”
complex
“The philosopher was a devoted devotee of the ancient texts, spending decades in quiet study to understand the nuances of the original language.”
Real-World Examples
“NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee.” “Devotees carry these idols through the streets before immersing them in the Arabian Sea as part of the annual 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.” Etymology
From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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