adjutant
IPA: ˈædʒʌtʌnt
noun
- (military) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.
- An assistant.
- (zoology) Any bird of the genus Leptoptilos, a branch of the stork family (Ciconiidae) native to India and Southeast Asia.
adjective
- Assistant; who helps a higher-ranking officer.
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Examples of "adjutant" in Sentences
- The adjutant was responsible for organizing the troops and ensuring they were properly equipped for battle
- The adjutant's keen eye for detail made him invaluable to the commanding officer
- As the adjutant rode ahead to scout the terrain, the soldiers followed closely behind
- The adjutant's stern demeanor belied his true dedication to his men's well-being
- The adjutant's swift decision-making saved the battalion from certain defeat
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