SINCE 1828
aide-de-camp
noun
\ ˌād-di-ˈkamp
, -ˈkäⁿ\
, -ˈkäⁿ\
plural aides-de-camp\ ˌād(z)-di-
\
\
Definition of aide-de-camp
: a military aide
also
: a civilian aide usually to an executive
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aide-de-camp
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aide-de-camp
: a military officer who assists another high-ranking officer
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