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acolyte

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐ.ˈkɔ.li.tu/a·có·li·to

Definition

1

A person who follows or assists a leader, especially in a subservient manner; a follower or adherent.

Usage examples

“He was a loyal acolyte to the political leader.”
“The magician was followed by his acolytes.”