acolyte
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Late Latin acolythus, acoluthus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (“follower, attendant”): compare French acolyte
[edit] Pronunciation
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/'a.kə.lit/ (file)
[edit] Noun
acolyte (plural acolytes)
- (ecclesiastical) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
- An attendant, assistant or follower.
[edit] Synonyms
- An assistant
- sidekick
[edit] Translations
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
[edit] French
[edit] Noun
acolyte m. (plural acolytes)
