Akolyth

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, follower, helper).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /akoˈlyːt/
  • Hyphenation: Ako‧lyth
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Noun

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Akolyth m (weak or mixed, genitive Akolythen or Akolyths, plural Akolythen)

  1. (Christianity, now chiefly Roman Catholicism) acolyte, altar boy (generally, an assistant who performs liturgical duties such as carrying the wine, water and lights at Mass)

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