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Definition of: paraclete
(par′ə·klēt) noun
One called to the aid of another, especially in legal process; an advocate; hence, Paraclete, the Holy Spirit as the helper or comforter. [<OF paraclet <LL paracletus <LGk. paraklētos a comforter, advocate <parakalein call to one's aid <para- to + kalein call]
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