devotee

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an ardent follower and admirer

Etymology

From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fan, buff, lover

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