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\ ˌād-di-ˈkamp 
, -ˈkäⁿ \
, -ˈkäⁿ \ plural aides-de-camp\ ˌād(z)-di-ˈkamp , -ˈkäⁿ \
, -ˈkäⁿ \Definition of aide-de-camp
: a military aide also : a civilian aide usually to an executive
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aide-de-camp
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of aide-de-camp
: a military officer who assists another high-ranking officer
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The first known use of aide-de-camp was in 1670
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