English

Alternative forms

commonly abbreviated to ADC, an initialisation

Noun

aide-de-camp ‎(plural aides-de-camp)

1. A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

   Unlike the orderly or batman, a humble low-ranking servant, an aide-de-camp is often a general, who before the institution of the chief of staff could hold a similar position to his chief.

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See also

• equerry