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1. : one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties. 2. : one who attends or assists a leader : follower. The mayor dined with a few of his acolytes.
An acolyte is an assistant or follower assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession. In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone performing ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles.
ACOLYTE definition: 1. anyone who follows or helps another person, or someone who helps a priest in some religious…. Learn more.
noun. an altar attendant in public worship. Roman Catholic Church. a member of the highest-ranking of the four minor orders. the order itself. Compare exorcist ( def 2 ), lector ( def 2 ), ostiary ( def 1 ). any attendant, assistant, or follower. acolyte. / ˈækəˌlaɪt /.
Synonyms for ACOLYTE: adherent, disciple, follower, apostle, devotee, missionary, pupil, supporter; Antonyms of ACOLYTE: leader, renegade, traitor, defector, turncoat, apostate, coryphaeus.
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. Acolyte goes back to the Greek root akolouthos, meaning "follower," and it came into English in the 14th century.
Definition of acolyte noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
