noun

devotee

fan, enthusiast, follower, adherent

He is a devotee of classical music.

He is a devotee of classical music.

The guru had many devotees.

The guru had many devotees.

((of sth.)) a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about (sth.) He is a devotee of classical music.

Synonyms: fan, enthusiast, follower, admirer

From 'devote' + '-ee' (a suffix indicating a person who is the object of an action). A person who is devoted.

A 'devotee' is someone who is 'devoted' to something. The '-ee' suffix often refers to a person, like 'employee'.

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