Coadjutor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌkō-ə-ˈjü-tər/ co·ad·ju·tor

Meaning & Definition of Coadjutor

Coadjutor (noun)

  1. one who works together with another, assistant
  2. a bishop assisting a diocesan bishop and often having the right of succession

Coadjutor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who helps a more skilled person

    "he was appointed coadjutor to the president"

    similar: adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick
    related: attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp

Coadjutor (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in assistant, deputy

    similar: assistant, assisting, deputy, junior, under, ancillary, inferior, last, less, lesser, lower, lowly, second, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary
    opposite: chief, commanding, first, foremost, head, high, lead, leading, preeminent, premier, presiding, primary, prime, principal, supereminent, supreme, top, high-level, senior, controlling, directing, managing, officiating, overseeing, regnant, reigning, ruling, supervisory

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coadjutor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coadjutor:

adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick, assisting, junior, under, ancillary, inferior, last, less, lesser, lower, lowly, second, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Coadjutor

Words with the opposite meaning of Coadjutor:

chief, commanding, first, foremost, head, high, lead, leading, preeminent, premier, presiding, primary, prime, principal, supereminent, supreme, top, high-level, senior, controlling, directing, managing, officiating, overseeing, regnant, reigning, ruling, supervisory

Related Words for Coadjutor

attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp

Word Forms of Coadjutor

Derived words: coadjutor (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Coadjutor

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

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Coadjutor

What does "Coadjutor" mean?

"Coadjutor" means one who works together with another, assistant. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one who works together with another, assistant. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Coadjutor"?

Other words for "Coadjutor" include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, deputy and helper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coadjutor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coadjutor"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coadjutor". Common alternatives include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, deputy, helper, helpmate and helpmeet.

What is the opposite of "Coadjutor"?

Antonyms of "Coadjutor" include chief, commanding, first, foremost, head, high, lead and leading.

How do you use "Coadjutor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Coadjutor" in a sentence: "he was appointed coadjutor to the president".

Is "Coadjutor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Coadjutor" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Coadjutor"?

"Coadjutor" is pronounced /ˌkō-ə-ˈjü-tər/ and divided into syllables as co·ad·ju·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Coadjutor"?

"Coadjutor" comes from Middle English coadjutour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin coadjutor, from Latin co- + adjutor helper, from adjuvare to help aid. First known use: 15th century.