Vowers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. One who makes a solemn promise or commitment, especially in a religious context
2. A person who dedicates themselves to a set of principles or beliefs
3. An individual who takes vows, often to mark a significant personal or spiritual commitment

Etymology: "Vowers" is simply the plural of "vower," which is formed by adding the agent suffix "-er" to "vow." The suffix turns a verb into a noun for someone who performs the action, so a vower is one who vows, and vowers are those who make vows. The base "vow" traces back through Old French "vou" and Latin "votum," meaning a promise made to a god, but the formation of "vower" itself is a plain English combination of the two parts.

Synonyms: pledgers, promisers

Antonyms: renouncers