🇬🇧🇪🇸 acolyte - acólito : English Lesson

Meaning of "acolyte" ("acólito"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An acolyte is a special helper who follows and assists someone important. In churches, an acolyte might carry a candle, ring a bell, or help the priest during a service. Outside of church, an acolyte can also be any loyal helper who follows a leader, learns from them, and helps them with their work.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The superhero’s acolyte was in charge of folding the cape, which took longer than saving the city.

As Grandma’s acolyte in the kitchen, I was trusted with the sacred task of not burning the toast again.

The mad scientist’s acolyte held the beakers and the fire extinguisher, just in case science got too excited.

The royal acolyte followed the king everywhere, even into the bathroom, until someone explained privacy.

The acolyte at church was so nervous he bowed to the broom closet instead of the altar.

The small acolyte steadied the candle while the old priest read. The acolyte bowed and held the book, wiping a tear on a sleeve. Villagers watched the acolyte carry the cross down the aisle, careful and bright. A child reached to touch the acolyte, shy but proud. The priest smiled, patted the acolyte and the hall clapped.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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