aide-de-camp

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Noun aide-de-camp has 1 sense

adjutant, aide, aide-de-camp - an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
--₁ is a kind of military officer, officer
--₁ has particulars: adjutant general

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Aide-de-Camp

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An officer acting as a confidential assistant to a superior officer, typically a general.

Example sentence: The military general relied on his aide-de-camp for important strategic decisions.

Sense 2: A personal assistant or aide, especially in a high-ranking position.

Example sentence: The president's aide-de-camp organized her schedule and managed her appointments.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Belonging to or relating to an aide-de-camp.

Example sentence: The aide-de-camp duties included attending formal events alongside the general.