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akolouthos

/ˌæk.əˈluː.θəs/
a · ko · lou · thos
Plural:akolouthoi
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• noun

1

A high-ranking military commander in the Byzantine Empire, most notably serving as the head of the Varangian Guard.

Example

"As the akolouthos, he commanded the elite Varangian mercenaries and stood in close attendance to the Byzantine emperor during court ceremonies."

2

A follower, attendant, or acolyte, particularly in the context of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

"The young akolouthos quietly assisted the priests by carrying the candles during the solemn Divine Liturgy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Greek 'akolouthos' (follower, attending), derived from the copulative prefix 'a-' (together with) and 'keleuthos' (path or way), essentially meaning 'one who goes on the same path'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Akolouthos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/akolouthos
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