acolyte
noun [C] /ˈæk.əl.aɪt/ formal or specializedDefinition
› anyone who follows or helps another person, or someone who helps a priest in some religious ceremoniesHelpers and accomplicesPeople who help or serve people professionally
(Definition of acolyte noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a tower of strength idiom
- accessory noun (CRIMINAL)
- accomplice noun
- aide noun
- ally noun
- assistant noun
- auxiliary noun (PERSON)
- confederate noun
- contact noun (PERSON)
- enabler noun
- facilitator noun
- father figure noun
- handyman noun
- help noun
- mate noun (HELPER)
- partner noun
- right-hand man noun
- second noun (HELPER)
- support network noun
- victim support noun
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