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   acolyte

   /ˈakəlʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.
   • ▪ an assistant or follower: "she runs the department through a small group of acolytes"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French acolyt or ecclesiastical Latin acolytus, from Greek akolouthos ‘follower’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of ACOLYTE is one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties. How to use acolyte in a sentence. Did you know?

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   ACOLYTE definition: 1. anyone who follows or helps another person, or someone who helps a priest in some religious…. Learn more.

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   Acolyte definition: an altar attendant in public worship.. See examples of ACOLYTE used in a sentence.

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   A person who helps with religious services is an acolyte. An acolyte is also a fan or follower of the famous, so you can find an acolyte in church or at a concert.

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   An acolyte is someone who assists a priest in performing certain religious services. When the barge reached the shrine, acolytes removed the pall.

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   Definition of acolyte noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Dictionary definition of acolyte. A person who is a devoted and often enthusiastic follower or assistant, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context. "She was an acolyte of the famous artist and learned everything she knew from him." Detailed meaning of acolyte.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun acolyte, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    acolyte meaning, definition, what is acolyte: someone who serves a leader or believes ...: Learn more.

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    Acolyte definition: A person who assists the celebrant in the performance of liturgical rites.