Akolyth

German

Etymology

From Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, helper”).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

Akolyth m (strong, genitive Akolyths, plural Akolythe)

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)

Further reading

• “Akolyth” in Duden online