Αγγλικά

devotee

gb/dˌɛvətˈi/ us/dˌɛvətˈi/
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Ουσιαστικό C1 role
1

very enthusiastic fan

Someone who loves something very much and spends a lot of time on it.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a devotee of [activity/subject/thing]
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t use *devotee* for a casual fan; it usually suggests strong, long-term enthusiasm.
Συνώνυμα
enthusiast (Neutral term for someone very interested.) | fan (More casual and very common; often less intense than devotee.) | aficionado (Suggests knowledgeable enthusiasm; slightly more formal.)
Αντώνυμα
critic (Emphasizes disapproval rather than admiration.) | detractor (Someone who speaks against something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
hobbies |music |sports |culture
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • My brother is a devotee of football.
  • She is a devotee of yoga.
Ουσιαστικό C1 role
2

religious follower or worshipper

Someone who strongly follows a religion or god.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a devotee of [religion/deity]
Συχνό λάθος:
In religious contexts, *devotee* implies strong dedication; for a regular member, *follower* or *believer* may fit better.
Συνώνυμα
believer (Focuses on faith; can be less intense than devotee.) | follower (General term; less personal intensity.) | adherent (More formal; emphasizes adherence to a system or faith.)
Αντώνυμα
atheist (Does not believe in a god or gods.) | nonbeliever (General opposite in a religious context.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
religion |beliefs |society
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Many devotees came to the temple.
  • He is a devotee of his religion.
Ουσιαστικό C1 role
3

loyal supporter of a person

Someone who supports a person or cause very strongly.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a devotee of [person/cause/idea]
Συχνό λάθος:
For simple support, *supporter* is more natural; *devotee* suggests deep commitment.
Συνώνυμα
supporter (More general and common; may be less intense.) | follower (Often neutral; can imply obedience or influence.) | disciple (Stronger; suggests learning from a leader or teacher.)
Αντώνυμα
opponent (Actively against the person or cause.) | enemy (Stronger opposition and hostility.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
politics |society |relationships
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He is a devotee of the cause.
  • Her devotees waited outside the theater.
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Λημματική μορφή
devotee
IPA
GB/dˌɛvətˈi/
US/dˌɛvətˈi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
de - votee (2 συλλαβές)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: devotee
  • Plural: devotees
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
devotees noun
Core family
devote verb B1 devotion noun B1 devoted adjective
Related words
devotedly adverb devotional adjective
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