Acolyte

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'æ.kÉ™.laɪt/

Origin

From Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος ("follower, attendant").

Full definition of acolyte

Noun

1. (ecclesiastical) 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 attendant, assistant or follower.

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