acolyte [noun]

Definition of acolyte:

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

Synonyms of acolyte:

● Aide

● Helper

● Disciple

● Assistant

● Follower

● Servant

● Altar boy

● Satellite

● Attendant

● Lieutenant

● Adherent


Opposite/Antonyms of acolyte:

● Top dog

● Main person

● Angry young man

● Hero

● Guide

● Boss

● Director

● Layman

● Laity

● Profane

● Female child

● Girl


Sentence/Example of acolyte:

The water spills out over the baptismal font, drenching the minister and the acolyte holding the green book.