true believer vs votary

true believer

noun
  • A strict follower of a doctrine. 

  • One who believes dogmatically in something regardless of evidence or even conclusive proof that the thing is false or was staged; one who has true-believer syndrome. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see true, believer. 

votary

noun
  • A devout or zealous worshipper. 

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

  • A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution. 

  • A devotee of a particular religion or cult. 

  • Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc. 

adj
  • Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised. 

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