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Meaning of aide-de-camp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

aide-de-camp

Pronunciation:/ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/

noun

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  1. A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

    Example: Unlike the orderly or batman, a humble low-ranking servant, an aide-de-camp is often a general, who before the institution of the chief of staff could hold a similar position to his chief.