παράκλητος

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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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

Inflection

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Further reading

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek παράκλητος.

Noun

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παράκλητος (paráklitosm (plural παράκλητοι)

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

Declension

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