aide-de-camp
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌeɪd.də.kɒ̃/
Definition
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior commander.
Examples
The aide-de-camp stood silently by the general's side during the briefing.
He served as an aide-de-camp to the governor for two years before returning to active duty.
Several aides-de-camp were present to ensure the smooth coordination of the state visit.
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