devot

devot — noun

1. a person who gives their time, energy, or loyalty very strongly to a particular

1.名詞C2
釋義

a person who gives their time, energy, or loyalty very strongly to a particular cause, leader, or religious faith — for example, a devot of a spiritual teacher who follows their teachings closely for many years.

例句

Kenji has been a devot of the Zen master for over twenty years and still attends every morning meditation.

countable noun + of + [person/cause]

A small group of devots gathered near the shrine at dawn to honour the monk who had taught them.

同義詞
  • devotee

    standard modern equivalent; 'devotee' is neutral in register and far more common in everyday use

  • adherent

    more formal, often used for political parties or doctrines rather than individual teachers

  • follower

    broader in meaning; less intense devotion than 'devot' suggests

反義詞
  • opponent

    someone who actively opposes what the devot supports

  • critic

    someone who judges or finds fault, lacking the loyalty a devot shows

文法句型

devot + of + noun

devot + to + noun

用法筆記

A literary or archaic word; in modern everyday English the more common form is 'devotee', which can be used in the same structures without sounding old-fashioned.

常見錯誤

❌He is a devot of yoga.
✅He is a devotee of yoga.
💡'Devot' sounds archaic outside of religious or literary contexts; 'devotee' is the standard modern form.