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assistant

as·sis·tant

UK/əˈsɪstənt/ US/ʌˈsɪstʌnt/ common uk

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

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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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