Definitions
- Referring to a person who is devoted to a particular religion or belief system. - Describing someone who is dedicated to a particular cause or pursuit. - Talking about a person who is committed to a particular practice or ritual.
- Referring to a person who is excessively enthusiastic or obsessive about a particular thing or activity. - Describing someone who is uncompromising in their beliefs or opinions. - Talking about a person who is intolerant of opposing views or beliefs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong commitment to a particular belief or pursuit.
- 2Both words can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is passionate about something.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who is unwavering in their beliefs or opinions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Fanatic implies an excessive or extreme level of commitment, while votary suggests a more moderate level of devotion.
- 2Tolerance: Votary does not necessarily imply intolerance of opposing views, while fanatic often carries a connotation of intolerance.
- 3Connotation: Votary has a more positive connotation than fanatic, which can have negative connotations.
- 4Association: Votary is often associated with religious or spiritual devotion, while fanatic can be associated with a wide range of beliefs or pursuits.
- 5Usage: Votary is less commonly used than fanatic in everyday language.
Remember this!
Votary and fanatic both describe a strong commitment to a particular belief or pursuit. However, the difference between votary and fanatic is their intensity and connotation. A votary is someone who is devoted to a particular religion, cause, or practice, but without the excessive or extreme level of commitment implied by fanatic. On the other hand, a fanatic is someone who is excessively enthusiastic or obsessive about a particular thing or activity, often to the point of intolerance or extremism.
