People who help or support others in doing something.
From Latin 'assistere' (ad- 'to' + sistere 'to stand'), literally 'to stand by.' The noun form with -er creates 'one who assists,' and -s makes it plural.
The Latin root 'sistere' meant to 'stand,' so 'assisters' are literally people who 'stand by' you—which ancient Romans understood as the most basic but powerful form of help, just physical presence and availability.
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