Definition of 'aide'
Word forms: plural aides
countable noun
An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job, especially in government or in the armed forces.
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aide in British English
noun
1.
an assistant
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aide in American English
noun
1.
an assistant
2.
an aide-de-camp
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NOUN /eɪd/
An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job.
...a close aide to the Prime Minister.
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