coadjutor

co·ad·ju·tor

noun \ˌkō-ə-ˈjü-tər, kō-ˈa-jə-tər\

Definition of COADJUTOR

1

: one who works together with another : assistant

2

: a bishop assisting a diocesan bishop and often having the right of succession

— coadjutor adjective

Examples of COADJUTOR

1. <he was appointed coadjutor to the president>

Origin of COADJUTOR

Middle English coadjutour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin coadjutor, from Latin co- + adjutor helper, from adjuvare to help — more at aid

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to COADJUTOR

Synonyms: adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, helper, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

Related Words: attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant; auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling; employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker; gal Friday, girl Friday; man Friday, right hand; aide-de-camp

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Rhymes with COADJUTOR

instituter, motor scooter, persecutor, prosecutor, prostitutor, troubleshooter