Acolyte

Vocabulary Spotlight

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: अनुयायी (anuyayi), सहायक (sahayak) – A person who assists or follows a leader, especially in religious ceremonies or as a dedicated supporter.

Pronunciation

[ak-uh-lahyt]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Follower – अनुयायी (anuyayi)
Assistant – सहायक (sahayak)

Related Words

Disciple – शिष्य (shishya)
Devotee – भक्त (bhakt)

Word Origin

“Acolyte” Latin aur Greek se aaya hai, Greek mein “akolouthos” ka matlab hota hai “follower”.

Word Family

Noun: Acolyte – अनुयायी (anuyayi)

Usage Examples

1. Guru ke acolyte ne sabhi shishyon ko seekh di.

– The acolyte of the guru taught all the disciples.

2. Uske acolytes uski har baat ko follow karte hain.

– His acolytes follow his every word.

Cultural Note

Bharatiya parampara mein guru aur shishya ka sambandh bahut mahatvapurn hai, jisme guru ke acolyte unki guidance ko follow karte hain.

In Context

“Acolyte” shabd ka prayog un logon ke liye hota hai jo kisi leader ya religious figure ko closely follow aur assist karte hain.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Acolyte” ka kya matlab hai?

Leader (नेता)

Opponent (विरोधी)

Follower (अनुयायी)

Spectator (दर्शक)

‘Follower’ sahi jawab hai kyunki acolyte ka matlab hai leader ko follow karne wala.

“Acolyte” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Latin (लैटिन)

French (फ्रेंच)

German (जर्मन)

Greek (ग्रीक)

‘Greek’ sahi jawab hai kyunki acolyte ka origin Greek “akolouthos” se hai.

Acolyte ka opposite kya ho sakta hai?

Leader (नेता)

Follower (अनुयायी)

Supporter (समर्थक)

Disciple (शिष्य)

‘Leader’ sahi jawab hai kyunki acolyte ka opposite leader hota hai, jo khud anuyayi nahi hota.