aide

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Noun

aideSingular
aidesPlural
1

A person who assists or helps another, especially in a professional or official capacity; an assistant.

The president's aide briefed the press on the new policy.

2

A person employed to assist a political leader, government official, or executive in their duties.

The senator's aide briefed him on the upcoming vote.