1. people who assist a religious leader during ceremonies
Usage: religious context
2. devoted followers or assistants of an important person

Examples

• The young acolytes helped the priest prepare for Sunday mass.
• Two acolytes carried candles during the wedding ceremony.
• The professor was surrounded by his eager acolytes at the conference.
• Political acolytes gathered around the senator seeking advice.
• The famous chef’s acolytes learned his cooking techniques.
• She dismissed the criticism as coming from jealous acolytes of her rival.