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acolyte

[ak-uh-lahyt] / ˈæk əˌlaɪt /
NOUN
attendant, usually in a church
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It doesn’t matter how hard Bondi worked as his acolyte and protector.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A mother superior in her 40s, she has found a young acolyte, Richardis, deeply devoted to her and who paints representations of Hildegard’s visions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Takaichi, 64, an acolyte of former premier Shinzo Abe, has advocated her mentor's "Abenomics" economic policies including massive monetary easing and active fiscal spending.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

The trial started just days after an Abe acolyte, Sanae Takaichi, became Japan’s prime minister with a platform strongly influenced by Abe’s views, including support for higher military spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

She looked up, saw the wafer and the acolyte holding a little silver tray under it.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison