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Definition of adjutrix

adjutrix

/əˈdʒuːtrɪks/
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Plural:adjutrices
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adjutrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female assistant or helper.

Example

"The headmistress relied heavily on her trusted adjutrix to organize the academy's daily administrative tasks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an archaic Latinate term, 'adjutrix' specifically denotes a female assistant, contrasting with the masculine counterpart 'adjutor'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'adiutrix', the feminine form of 'adiutor' (helper), which derives from the verb 'adiuvare' (to help or assist).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adjutrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adjutrix
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