helper Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    assistant; help; supporter.
    • my invaluable assistant
    • they hired additional help to finish the work
  2. noun a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
    benefactor.

WordNet

Help"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who, or that which, helps, aids, assists, or relieves; as, a lay helper in a parish.
    Thou art the helper of the fatherless. Ps. x. 14.
    Compassion . . . oftentimes a helper of evils. Dr. H. More.

Webster 1913