acolyte
4
9.2
- noun
- /ˈækəˌlaɪt/
- Specialized
:
acólito
- I'm not exactly the best acolyte you could hope for.
- priest and acolytes
Examples
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"I cannot think that they would, but I have exhausted all other possibilities." "Have you?" the acolyte questioned gently.
Fiction book (2002) -
In both paintings, acolytes playing music and kneeling members of the Roman Catholic clergy or a religious order surround the Virgin.
Academic text (2007) -
I bow when the acolyte walks down the aisle with the cross.
Blog text (25) -
The priest, acolytes, and procession followed out onto the platform, where they were met by the funeral band.
Fiction book (1991) -
The acolytes wear Spanish shoes and brown indigenous tunics with only nominal decoration.
Academic text (2007) -
One of these independent ministers, Nyamafana Zondi, aka Blind Johannes or Impumpute, became Reverend Morris's acolyte.
Academic text (2006) -
The young boy served as an acolyte during the Sunday service, assisting the priest with the rituals.
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As an acolyte, she lit the candles and prepared the altar for the church ceremony.
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The acolyte skillfully guided the congregation through the liturgical service, enhancing the worship experience.
Synonyms
53
6.4
A religious leader who leads services and prayers in a church
23
3.6
A boy who helps a priest during church services
1
5.5
A girl who helps the priest during a church service
A person who works as a priest or minister in the Christian church
Antonyms
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Acolyte comes from the Greek word akolouthos, which means 'follower' or 'one who follows'. So in a church an acolyte is someone who 'follows' the priest to help at the altar, for example by carrying candles and preparing the service.