acolyctine

/əkɒlɪkˈtiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a member of a religious community, especially one who assists in rituals.

“The ancient text described the acolyctine’s role in the sacred ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • acolyte
  • minister

Antonyms

  • blasphemer
  • heretic