Person who accepts the leadership of another (7)

I believe the answer is:

acolyte

(Other definitions for acolyte that I've seen before include "Assistant to a priest" , "Supporter" , "Lace toy (anag.)" , "Priest's attendant" , "Religious assistant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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