acolyte
The word “acolyte” has 3 syllables: ac-o-lyte
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.ə.laɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for acolyte?
In the thesaurus, “acolyte” has 56 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acolyte along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acolyte
- adherent
- admirer
- advocate
- aid
- apostle
- apparatchik
- assistant
- backer
- camp follower
- champion
- convert
- cultist
- devotee
- disciple
- enthusiast
- epigone
- faithful
- fan
- flunkey
- flunkie
- flunky
- follower
- hanger-on
- helper
- henchman
- idealogue
- ideologist
- ideologue
- idolater
- idolator
- lackey
- lickspittle
- liege man
- loyalist
- minion
- missionary
- myrmidon
- partisan
- partizan
- proselytizer
- pupil
- satellite
- scholar
- sectarian
- soldier
- stooge
- student
- supporter
- sycophant
- toady
- votarist
- votary
- worshiper
- worshipper
- yes-man
- zealot
Antonyms for acolyte
- apostate
- coryphaeus
- defector
- leader
- renegade
- traitor
- turncoat
Meanings of acolyte
- noun
- 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.
- An altar server.
- An attendant, assistant or follower.
Example Sentences
- The young acolyte followed the priest closely during the ceremony.
- As an acolyte of the famous artist, he learned valuable painting techniques.
- The professor’s loyal acolyte took notes on every lecture.
- The politician’s acolyte defended his policies with great enthusiasm.
- She worked as an acolyte in the theater, assisting the director behind the scenes.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acolyte, such as: adherent, admirer, advocate, aid, apostate, apostle, apparatchik.
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