noun
adjutant
A-juh-tuhnt
Adjutant (noun) means a military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander. Example: “The adjutant kept meticulous records of every unit's movements.”
noun
1
A military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.
"The adjutant kept meticulous records of every unit's movements."
2
A large wading bird related to the stork, found in South Asia.
"The adjutant stork stalked slowly through the marsh."
How to use adjutant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often a military assistant who manages paperwork and logistics for a commanding officer.
Common pairings
adjutant general
regimental adjutant
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Etymology
From Spanish/Portuguese words meaning "helper," ultimately from Latin adiuvare ("to help, assist").
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What does “adjutant” mean?
The word “adjutant” means a military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander. In plain terms, most often a military assistant who manages paperwork and logistics for a commanding officer.
How do you pronounce “adjutant”?
“Adjutant” is pronounced A-juh-tuhnt (/ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “adjutant” in a sentence?
Here is “adjutant” used in a sentence: “The adjutant kept meticulous records of every unit's movements.”
What part of speech is “adjutant”?
“Adjutant” is a noun.
Where does the word “adjutant” come from?
The word “adjutant” comes from Latin. From Spanish/Portuguese words meaning "helper," ultimately from Latin adiuvare ("to help, assist").
How many meanings does “adjutant” have?
“Adjutant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.
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