Devoteeism
/ˌdɛvəˈtiːɪzəm/noun
The condition or practice of being a devotee, especially one marked by intense devotion to a person, belief, or cause.
Did you know?Its root is connected to Latin votum, a solemn vow or religious offering, which also gave English words such as “vote” and “votive.”
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wegʷh-
“To speak solemnly or vow; the reconstructed root associated with Latin words for vows and religious pledges.”
Classical Latin
Latin
vōtum
“A vow, solemn promise, or religious offering.”
Classical Latin
Latin
dēvovēre
“To vow or dedicate completely, often to a deity or sacred purpose.”
Late Latin
Latin
dēvōtus
“Devoted, dedicated, or consecrated.”
12th–13th Century
Old French
devot
“Devout or religiously dedicated.”
17th Century
English
devotee
“A person devoted to a religious practice, person, or cause.”
Modern English
English
devoteeism
“The state or practice of being a devotee; a rare formation built from “devotee” and the suffix “-ism.””