acolytes

Meaning in Bengali:

শিষ্য, অনুযায়ী, পালক, পরিচালক, পরিবারকর্মী

Part of Speech:

Noun

Pronunciation:

uh-koh-lahyt

Short Definition:

Acolytes are individuals who assist in religious ceremonies and rituals, typically in Christian churches. They are responsible for various tasks such as lighting candles, carrying the processional cross, and assisting the clergy during worship services.

Synonyms:

– Attendant
– Server
– Assistant
– Helper
– Disciple

Antonyms:

– Master (মাস্টার)
– Leader (নেতা)
– Superior (উচ্চতর)
– Guide (পথপ্রদর্শক)
– Mentor (পরামর্শদাতা)

Origin:

The word “acolyte” originated from the Latin word “acolytus,” which means “follower” or “attendant.” In ancient times, acolytes were young boys who accompanied priests during religious ceremonies. Over time, the role of acolytes expanded to include both males and females of all ages.

Nearby Words:

– Acorn (Noun)
– Acoustic (Adjective)
– Acquaintance (Noun)
– Acquire (Verb)
– Acrid (Adjective)

Acolytes in Literature Quotes:

– “The acolytes followed the priest in a solemn procession, their candles illuminating the path.” – The Cathedral by Raymond Carver
– “She was an acolyte of the ancient traditions, faithfully carrying out her duties in the temple.” – The Secret of the Temple by Carolyn Keene
– “The young acolyte eagerly awaited the moment when he would be ordained as a priest.” – The Acolyte’s Journey by Sarah J. Maas
– “In the darkened church, the acolytes’ soft footsteps echoed as they prepared for the evening service.” – The Silent Sanctuary by Victoria Schwab

Meaning in Different Languages:

– Hindi: शिष्य (Shishya)
– Nepali: शिष्य (Shishya)
– Urdu: شاگرد (Shagird)
– Tamil: மாணவர்கள் (Maṇavarkaḷ)
– Telugu: శిష్యులు (Śiṣyulu)
– Arabic: تلميذ (Talamiẓ)
– Chinese: 门徒 (Méntú)
– Japanese: 弟子 (Deshi)
– Russian: ученики (ucheniki)

For more information about acolytes, you can visit the Wikipedia page. You can also find definitions and additional details on dictionary.com and thefreedictionary.com.