noun

copilot

copilot, first officer

The copilot assists the main pilot during the flight.

The copilot assists the main pilot during the flight.

the copilot ((verb)) the person who assists the main pilot The copilot assists the main pilot.

Synonyms: first officer, second-in-command

From 'co-' (meaning 'together' or 'jointly') + 'pilot'. Literally a 'joint pilot'.

The prefix 'co-' means 'with' or 'together', like in 'cooperate'. A copilot works *with* the pilot.

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