acolyte (Meaning)
acolyte (n)
someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches
acolyte (n.)
One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic church, being ordained to carry the wine and water and the lights at the Mass.
One who attends; an assistant.
Synonyms & Antonyms of acolyte
Synonyms:
- faithful
- worshipper
- apparatchik
- proselytizer
- fan
- idealogue
- loyalist
- flunkie
- sectarian
- flunkey
- votarist
- ideologue
- convert
- zealot
- minion
- worshiper
- idolator
- cultist
- enthusiast
- sycophant
- idolater
- henchman
- ideologist
- protégé
- liege man
- lackey
- advocate
- champion
- satellite
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word acolyte
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The young apprentice eagerly embraced his role as an acolyte, ready to learn the secrets of the ancient order.
As an acolyte of the mystical arts, she spent hours studying ancient texts and perfecting her incantations.
The acolyte lit the ceremonial candles with precision, ensuring the sacred flame burned brightly in the temple.
In the world of finance, the ambitious analyst served as an acolyte to the seasoned investment guru, soaking up valuable insights.
