coadjutor
an assistant.
an assistant to a bishop or other ecclesiastic.
a bishop who assists another bishop, with the right of succession.
Origin of coadjutor
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How to use coadjutor in a sentence
Brahma was the prince of the angelic army; Vishnu and Siva were His coadjutors.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)But while the war was thus easily suppressed in Lower Canada, their American coadjutors were actively engaged on their side.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanAs far as his influence and that of his coadjutors and successors has extended, it has brought with it unmixed good.
Robert Moffat | David J. DeaneThe city inspectors employ as their coadjutors the city courtesans; and the inspectors of the camp, the women who follow it.
The importunity of Lydia was no less honorable to Paul and his coadjutors than to herself.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus Cox
British Dictionary definitions for coadjutor
/ (kəʊˈædʒʊtə) /
a bishop appointed as assistant to a diocesan bishop
rare an assistant
Origin of coadjutor
1Derived forms of coadjutor
- coadjutress or coadjutrix, fem n
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