assistant
as·sis·tant
noun
1.
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
- “my invaluable assistant”
- “they hired additional help to finish the work”
adjective
1.
of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
Origin
From Middle English assistent, from Middle French assistant, from assister.
Phrases
- assistant chief constable
- assistant field cornet
- assistant manager
- assistant professor
- assistant referee
- assistant stage manager
- butler's assistant
- certified nursing assistant
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