acolyte
14
7.5
- noun
- /ˈækəˌlaɪt/
:
acólito
- As an acolyte, she was always eager to assist her mentor during important meetings.
- a young acolyte
And I think it's going to be quite difficult for Trump and Trump's acolytes to say, no, we don't want that.
- And I think it's going to be quite difficult for Trump and Trump's acolytes to say, no, we don't want that.
- John Lanchester who was an acolyte of Patrick Geddes's and believed in constructive surgery.
- I, I, I know a lot about like the Andrew Tate situation and sort of the way that he's, I guess, yeah, protected himself with this group of acolytes, so to speak.
- The narcissistic provocateur either surrounds themselves with sycophants and acolytes like kiss people who kiss up to them.
Examples
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Now the new European president has a rapt pupil in the Oval Office and acolytes scattered throughout Washington's foreign-policy establishment.
Academic text (2010) -
Raynal encouraged his young acolyte, impressed by the breadth of his knowledge.
Academic text (2000) -
I was an acolyte once.
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There was a young acolyte who heard about a famous master and sought him all over China.
Academic text (2006) -
You are the Goddess of Love in human form and I am merely your humble acolyte.
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You were the most loyal of all the Division's acolytes.
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His followers, acolytes, and devoted friends found that they had to push closely together to hear the words.
Fiction book (1998) -
My name is Brooks Otterlake, probably Hannaford's most successful acolyte.
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John Lanchester who was an acolyte of Patrick Geddes's and believed in constructive surgery.
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Baird Whitlock has become their acolyte, a convert to their cause, his belief compelled but not grudging.
Synonyms
295
1.6
A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction
54
4.5
People who are loyal followers of a religion or leader
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4.8
A person who supports a government, leader, or cause during a revolt
20
6.6
A person who supports a party, leader, or idea and helps promote it
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7.6
A loyal and reliable person who supports a group
1
3.9
A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something
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2.8
A person or group that always supports another and can be trusted
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Etymology
Acolyte comes from the Greek word akolouthos, which means 'follower'. That's why acolyte can also mean a loyal helper or supporter who 'follows' a leader or teacher and helps them in their work.