Adjutant — meaning in English

English meaning

• adjutant noun A military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.

Senses

Adjutant is used for these senses in English:

• adjutant (military rank) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs. [from 1641]
• equerry (British) A personal attendant to a head of state, a member of a royal family, or a national representative.

adjutant — full definition

1. noun A military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.
2. noun A large wading bird related to the stork, found in South Asia.

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