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acolyte

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.ˈkɔ.li.tu/low

a·có·li·to

Definition

A person who follows or assists a leader, especially in a subservient manner; a follower or adherent.
He was a loyal acolyte to the political leader.
The magician was followed by his acolytes.

Etymology

Do grego 'akólouthos' (aquele que segue), através do latim eclesiástico 'acolythus'.