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aide-de-camp

noun

UK/ˌeɪd.dəˈkɑ̃ː/
US/ˌeɪd.dəˈkæmp/

Definitions of aide-de-camp noun

  1. Countable

    A military or naval officer who assists a higher-ranking officer.

    • The general's aide-de-camp was responsible for managing his schedule and communications.

    • During the campaign, the captain served as the aide-de-camp to the commanding officer.

    • The young ensign was chosen to be the aide-de-camp for the fleet admiral.