Dictionary entry
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Myanmar Meaning
ပြည့်စုံ၍ နှစ်ပိုင်းညီမျှ ဆင်တူသော။
Definition
votary /'vǝƱtǝri/ n ~ (of sb/sth) ( fml ) ဆည္းကပ္သူ။
Examples
- ‘The conflict between the votaries of Hindutva votaries and the Left-secular intellectuals has preoccupied the media.’
- ‘Muslims are vulnerable as they usually face discrimination and harassment if the boss happens to be a Hindutva votary.’
- ‘There is invariably a reciprocal relationship between the votary and the saint to whom a vow is made; if the votary receives the demanded protection
- healing
- or victory
- he or she must meet the obligation made at the time of the vow.’
- ‘It is possible to a great extent to speak of Hinduism as culture rather than as religion (a distinction the votaries of Hindutva reject or blur).’
- ‘It is unclear whether they represent deities or votaries.’
- ‘The two votaries transitioned from their standing posture to a kind of rhythmic bowing and finally into a repetitive genuflecting motion.’
- ‘To these votaries
- he is variously the perennial storyteller
- the kindly sage
- the gentle teacher
- the maker of auspicious symbols
- and the peripatetic gardener of images.’
- ‘The Maenads were Dionysus' female votaries who accompanied him when he traveled.’
- ‘In time
- both find their votaries deserting them to worship the god of riches
- and so apply for readmission to the heavens.’
- ‘This lends to parts of the writing a rather contrived air which has evoked a sympathetic response from some of his modern votaries but which has produced a cooler reaction amongst more critically inclined commentators.’
- ‘They are local votaries of heritage preservation
- yet their voice remains largely unheard.’
- ‘This eclectic mix of essays reminds us that democracy can be both an asset and a liability to its votaries in time of war.’
- ‘Myths about him relate how with this irregular army of votaries he conquers Asia Minor and India
- subduing all who try to resist him when he attacks them with his madness.’