1. a person who assists a priest or minister in religious ceremonies
Usage: religious context
2. a devoted follower or assistant of an important person

Examples

• The young acolyte helped light the candles during the church service.
• Two acolytes carried the ceremonial banners in the procession.
• The professor’s acolytes gathered around him after the lecture.
• She was considered an acolyte of the famous artist.
• The political leader surrounded himself with loyal acolytes.
• As an acolyte in the cathedral, he learned the rituals carefully.