1. a person who is devoted to or bound by vows to a religion or cause
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The monastery was home to many votarists who had dedicated their lives to prayer.
• She became a votarist of the environmental movement after witnessing the oil spill.
• The ancient temple attracted votarists from across the empire.
• As a votarist of classical music, he attended every symphony performance.
• The votarists gathered at dawn for their daily meditation.
• Her reputation as a votarist of social justice was well known in the community.