Definition of Votary

A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made

Examples of Votary in a sentence

The young man decided he wanted to devote his life to his religion and became a votary.  🔊

Dressed in a habit, the votary prayed at the altar of his Catholic church.  🔊

It is conflicting that Sister Mary wants to live on as a votary and get married.  🔊

Amongst the many organized religions in Asia is Buddhism which allows a votary to practice in a spiritual peaceful way.  🔊

Sacrificing his freedom, the votary put trust in his faith and made accusations against his country’s communist government.  🔊

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