acolyte
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English
Etymology
From Middle English acolite, acolit, from Old French acolyt and Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, attendant”).
Pronunciation
Noun
acolyte (plural acolytes)
- (Christianity) 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.
- (Christianity) An altar server.
- An attendant, assistant, or follower.
Synonyms
- (assistant): sidekick
Derived terms
Translations
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
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in general: assistant
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References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “acolyte”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
Anagrams
French
Alternative forms
Etymology
Inherited from Old French acolyt, from Ecclesiastical Latin acolytus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, attendant”).
Pronunciation
Noun
acolyte m or f (plural acolytes)
Further reading
- “acolyte”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.