devotee
gb/dˌɛvətˈi/ us/dˌɛvətˈi/
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Noun
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very enthusiastic fan
Someone who loves something very much and spends a lot of time on it.
Usage pattern:
a devotee of [activity/subject/thing]
Common mistake:
Don’t use *devotee* for a casual fan; it usually suggests strong, long-term enthusiasm.
Synonyms
enthusiast (Neutral term for someone very interested.)
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fan (More casual and very common; often less intense than devotee.)
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aficionado (Suggests knowledgeable enthusiasm; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
critic (Emphasizes disapproval rather than admiration.)
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detractor (Someone who speaks against something.)
Collocations
an ardent devotee
|a lifelong devotee
|a jazz devotee
|a music devotee
|a film devotee
|a fitness devotee
|a yoga devotee
|a devotee of jazz
|a devotee of classic cars
|devotees of the sport
Themes
hobbies
|music
|sports
|culture
Examples
- She’s a devoted jazz devotee and goes to live shows every week.
- As a technology devotee, he lines up for the latest phone release.
- The café is popular with coffee devotees who care about every detail.
Learner examples
- My brother is a devotee of football.
- She is a devotee of yoga.
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religious follower or worshipper
Someone who strongly follows a religion or god.
Usage pattern:
a devotee of [religion/deity]
Common mistake:
In religious contexts, *devotee* implies strong dedication; for a regular member, *follower* or *believer* may fit better.
Synonyms
believer (Focuses on faith; can be less intense than devotee.)
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follower (General term; less personal intensity.)
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adherent (More formal; emphasizes adherence to a system or faith.)
Antonyms
atheist (Does not believe in a god or gods.)
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nonbeliever (General opposite in a religious context.)
Collocations
a devout devotee
|a temple devotee
|a devotee of Krishna
|a devotee of Shiva
|devotees at the shrine
|religious devotees
|thousands of devotees
|devotees gathered
|a devotee of the goddess
|a faithful devotee
Themes
religion
|beliefs
|society
Examples
- Devotees crowded the temple during the festival.
- She is a devotee of the goddess and visits the shrine every month.
- The ceremony drew devotees from across the region.
Learner examples
- Many devotees came to the temple.
- He is a devotee of his religion.
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loyal supporter of a person
Someone who supports a person or cause very strongly.
Usage pattern:
a devotee of [person/cause/idea]
Common mistake:
For simple support, *supporter* is more natural; *devotee* suggests deep commitment.
Synonyms
supporter (More general and common; may be less intense.)
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follower (Often neutral; can imply obedience or influence.)
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disciple (Stronger; suggests learning from a leader or teacher.)
Antonyms
opponent (Actively against the person or cause.)
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enemy (Stronger opposition and hostility.)
Collocations
a loyal devotee
|a devoted devotee
|a political devotee
|a devotee of the cause
|devotees of the leader
|a devotee of the movement
|staunch devotees
|a circle of devotees
|his devotees
|her devotees
Themes
politics
|society
|relationships
Examples
- He remained a devotee of the movement even when it fell out of favor.
- The author’s devotees followed her work for decades.
- She’s a devotee of the idea that education should be free.
Learner examples
- He is a devotee of the cause.
- Her devotees waited outside the theater.
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