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- pronunciation:
- ae
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laIt
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noun |
definition 1: |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, esp. Roman Catholic.
It was the young acolyte's first experience of lighting the candles for the service, and his hands were slightly shaky.- synonyms:
- altar boy
- similar words:
- altar girl, assistant, attendant, cleric, novice, server
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definition 2: |
a follower or helper.
- synonyms:
- admirer, devotee, follower
- similar words:
- adherent, assistant, attendant, camp follower, groupie, helper
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