assistant

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  2. adjective of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

Etymology

From Middle English assistent, from Middle French assistant, from assister. By surface analysis, assist + -ant.

In classic literature

Synonyms

helper, help, supporter

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