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Definition of aider

aider

/ˈeɪ.dɚ/
aid · er
Plural:aiders
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• noun

1

A person who gives help, support, or assistance to another, especially in the legal phrase 'aider and abettor' denoting someone who assists in the commission of a crime.

Example

"The prosecution charged the getaway driver as an aider and abettor in the bank robbery."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Outside of the compound 'first-aider', 'aider' is mostly restricted to the legal phrase 'aider and abettor' (an accomplice in a crime); in general contexts, 'aide' or 'helper' is preferred.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aider
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