Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊd͡ʒjuːtɹˌɪks] (IPA) 
Coadjutrix is a rare word used to refer to a female assistant or helper. It is spelled as /koʊˈædʒətrɪks/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first two syllables are pronounced as the English word "koh," followed by the "ae" as in "cat" and the "d" sound is pronounced as in "jump." The final syllable is pronounced with a trill on the "r" and a short "i" as in "sit," followed by the "ks" sound.
Coadjutrix is a noun that refers to a woman who assists or collaborates with another individual, typically in a position of authority or responsibility. The term is often specifically used within religious contexts to describe a female assistant or colleague to a bishop or an abbess, aiding in the administration and oversight of a diocese or abbey.
In Catholicism, a coadjutrix bishop is a woman who is appointed to assist a bishop in his pastoral duties, capable of conducting particular responsibilities assigned by the bishop himself. This role allows the coadjutrix to support and share in the decision-making process, and they possess the authority to speak and act on behalf of the bishop if necessary.
Furthermore, in some religious orders, particularly within the context of an abbey, a coadjutrix abbess is a woman who works alongside the abbess, helping in the management of the religious community and carrying out the responsibilities associated with the office.
Outside of religious settings, the term "coadjutrix" can also be used in a more general sense, describing any woman who provides assistance or support to another person, often in a professional or official capacity. It implies an actively participating role in facilitating the objectives or duties of another individual or organization.
A female assistant.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Coadjutrix" is derived from Latin. It comes from the combination of two Latin words: "co-" meaning "together" or "with", and "adjutrix" meaning "female helper" or "assistant". Essentially, "Coadjutrix" refers to a female assistant or collaborator who works closely with someone else, often in a professional or ecclesiastical context.
