Adjutant - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
An adjutant is a military officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative duties. The term can also refer to an assistant or aide in non-military contexts, providing organizational support.
Definition:
A military officer who assists a higher-ranking officer, or a large stork found in Asia and Africa.
Synonyms:
aide, assistant, helper, deputy
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
superior, leader
Common Collocations:
adjutant general, adjutant stork, adjutant’s office
Derivatives:
adjutancy, adjutantship
Usage Tips:
Use "adjutant" for military aides or the bird species; avoid confusion with general assistants outside these contexts.
Common Phrases:
adjutant general, adjutant’s call, adjutant’s duty
Etymology:
From Latin "adjutare" (to assist), via French "adjudant," meaning a helper or assistant.
Examples:
- 1. The adjutant delivered the orders promptly.
- 2. He served as an adjutant to the colonel during the war.
- 3. The adjutant stork stood tall near the marshland.
- 4. Her role was more of an adjutant than a leader.