acolyte

Meaning

1. 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.
2. An altar server.
3. An attendant, assistant or follower.

Synonyms

altar boy

supporter

member

assistant

attendant

helper

valet

backer

backers

coadjutor

curate

disciple

help

helpers

helpmate

helpmates

helpmeet

manservant

mate

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retainer

servant

server

supporters

abettors

abetter

abetters

accomplice

adjunct

aid

aide

assistants

auxiliary

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæ.kə.laɪt/

Etymology

Late Middle English, from Old French acolyt and Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, attendant”).