votaries

Pledged to worship

Votaries is the plural of votary, a devoted follower or adherent.

The word originally meant someone bound by religious vows, but now applies to any fervent enthusiast: votaries of free-market economics, votaries of classical music.

The term carries a slightly elevated or literary tone, suggesting dedication that borders on the religious.

religious

devotees

Passionate adherents

worshippersThose who revere religiously
disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
pilgrimsReligious journey takers

acolytes · believers · faithful · congregants · initiates · converts · adherents · sectarians · ascetics · mystics

secular

enthusiasts

People deeply into something

aficionadosArdent, knowledgeable enthusiasts
fansArdent admirers or coolers
devoteesPassionate adherents

followers · admirers · buffs · connoisseurs · appreciators · zealots · partisans · stans · groupies · collectors

dedication

allegiance

Loyalty owed to authority

commitmentFirm pledge to act
loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
zealIntense driving devotion

fervor · ardor · constancy · steadfastness · fidelity · fealty · adherence · piety · consecration · sacrifice

Opposites

devotion and belief

votariesskeptics

Those who doubt claims

doubters · disbelievers · cynics · apostates · deniers

religious/spiritual commitment

votariesinfidels

Those rejecting the faith

heathens · pagans · atheists · blasphemers · nonbelievers

insider/outsider status

votariesoutsiders

Those not belonging

opponents · adversaries · antagonists · enemies · dissidents

Family

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