acolyte

/ˈækəlaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈækəlaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-kə-ˌlīt -kō-/ (ame, mw)

acolyte — noun

  • acolytesingular
  • acolytesplural

1. a loyal supporter in a leader's circle, or a church helper who carries out small

1.名詞C2
釋義

a loyal supporter in a leader's circle, or a church helper who carries out small tasks during worship

例句

The bishop asked Kenji, the youngest acolyte, to carry the candles.

church use: acolyte assisting in a service

After the election, Rodrigo became the mayor's closest acolyte at city hall.

figurative use: loyal follower of a leader

同義詞
  • follower

    broader and more neutral; it does not suggest the same formal or devoted tone

  • disciple

    stronger for someone following a teacher or belief system

  • attendant

    focuses on serving or accompanying someone, especially in formal settings

反義詞
  • critic

    someone who questions or attacks the leader instead of loyally supporting them

用法筆記

Outside church settings, this word often suggests unusually strong loyalty to a leader and can sound slightly critical, especially in politics or public life.

常見錯誤

❌The manager's assistant booked my train, so she is his acolyte.
✅The senator's loyal supporter became his closest acolyte.
💡'Acolyte' suggests devotion or a church role, not an ordinary office assistant.