παράκλητος

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From παρα- (para-, beside) +‎ κλητός (klētós, called, invited [one]).

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Adjective edit

παράκλητος (paráklētosm or f (neuter παράκλητον); second declension

  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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Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek παράκλητος.

Noun edit

παράκλητος (paráklitosm (plural παράκλητοι)

  1. comforter (one who comforts)
  2. (with capital, Christianity) Holy Spirit, Paraclete

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