paraclete
noun
an advocate or intercessor.
paraclete
American
[par-uh-kleet]
/ ˈpær əˌklit /
noun
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an advocate or intercessor.
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(initial capital letter) the Holy Spirit; the Comforter.
Paraclete
1
British
/ ˈpærəˌkliːt /
noun
paraclete
2
British
/ ˈpærəˌkliːt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of paraclete
1400–50; < Medieval Latin, Late Latin Paraclētus < Late Greek Paráklētos comforter, literally, (person) called in (to help), verbid of parakaleîn (equivalent to para- para- 1 + kaleîn to call); replacing late Middle English paraclit < Medieval Latin Paraclītus, representing Medieval Greek Paráklētos
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When China Altman and George Blakely Rogers married recently in Boston, they accepted the offer of an old friend to be their "paraclete," or special adviser and supporter of their union.
From Time Magazine Archive
It abandoned its reverence for Manes as the paraclete and transferred its allegiance to two others of its leaders, Paul and John of Samosata, from the first of whom it acquired the name of Paulicianism.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
Manes was the paraclete sent to complete his teaching; the body was evil, and only by long struggle and mortification could man be delivered from it, and reach final blessedness.
From The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History by Besant, Annie Wood
But a paraclete or comforter whispered softly in the ear of the youth's heart as they departed: to-morrow thou wilt see her only a few steps from thee in the garden!
From Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) by Richter, Jean Paul Friedrich
Paraclete quarterback Shawn Sanders, a transfer from St. Francis, is also a top kicker with range beyond 50 yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Paraclete 5, Granada Hills 4: Carlo Ramirez struck out eight in six innings for Paraclete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
Paraclete 8, JW North 0: Jamie Sencion was overpowering in the circle, throwing the shutout to give Paraclete the title.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2024
St. Francis 4, Paraclete 1: Aaron Hernandez threw four innings of shutout relief and Jordan Lewallen and Holden Deitch each had two hits to help St. Francis advance to the Division 4 semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024
Heloise, who had become abbess of the Paraclete, had him buried there, where she herself was afterwards laid by his side.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
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