Votary – A person who has made vows of dedication to religious service (such as a monk or nun)

(Pronounced voh-tah-ree)

To remember the definition of the word votary, use the following mnemonic:

He wasn't vocal and lived a solitary (votary) life, for he was a monk who had made vows of dedication to religious service.

Examples of votary in a sentence

The young man left his family to become a votary.

She was no votary, but Margaret dedicated much of her life to God through charity work.

Susan gave up her life as a votary after falling in love with, and marrying the vicar.