English Explanatory Dictionary

paraclete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advocate or helper.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Paraclete, the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
name
  1. The Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹəkliːt/

Word forms

paraclete paracletes

Etymology

See Paraclete.

Synonyms

The Comforter others at Holy Spirit

Derived words

paracletic
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