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Adjutant — meaning in English

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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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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