παράκλητος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From παρακαλέω (parakaleō, I call for help), from παρά (para, beside) + καλέω (kaleō, I call)

Pronunciation

Adjective

παράκλητος m, παράκλητος f, παράκλητον n; second declension; (paraklētos)

  1. Called to aid, helping
  2. (substantive) legal assistant, advocate
  3. (substantive) One of who speaks on behalf: mediator, intercessor
  4. (substantive) comforter, helper

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek παράκλητος

Noun

παράκλητος (paráklitos) m

  1. Comforter (one who comforts).
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