votary
advancedC1/ˈvoʊtəri/ · vo-ta-ry
A devoted follower, adherent, or advocate, especially in a religious context.
Meanings
A devoted follower, adherent, or advocate, especially in a religious context.
ایک وفادار پیروکار، خاص طور پر مذہبی تناظر میں۔
عابد
aabid
Common Collocations
- votary of compassion
- votary of peace
- votary of truth
Example Sentences
He is a votary of peace and always promotes harmony.
وہ امن کا عابد ہے اور ہمیشہ ہم آہنگی کو فروغ دیتا ہے.
Woh aman ka aabid hai aur hamesha hum aahangi ko farogh deta hai.
As a votary of knowledge, she dedicated her life to education.
ایک علم کی عابد ہونے کے ناطے، اس نے اپنی زندگی تعلیم کے لئے وقف کر دی.
Aik ilm ki aabid hone ke nate, us ne apni zindagi taleem ke liye waqf kar di.
Many votaries gathered to celebrate the festival.
بہت سے عابدین نے تہوار منانے کے لئے جمع ہوئے.
Bohat se aabideen ne tehawar mananay ke liye jamah huay.
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Think of a devoted follower singing praises.
Imagine a spiritual gathering where followers are chanting.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing him, by whom we die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسا کرو گے ویسا بھرو گے۔
Jaisa karo ge waisa bharo ge.
As you do, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "votarius" — devotee, one who vows
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Latin 'votarius', which referred to someone bound by a vow, particularly in a religious context.