adjutant

UK
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
US
/ˈædʒʊtənt/

Translations

adjutantnoun
adjutants
pl
UK
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
US
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
The adjutant delivered the orders to the troops.
Адъютант доставил приказы войскам.
Additional translations
adjutantadjective
UK
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
US
/ˈædʒətənt/
Used chiefly attributively (e.g. "adjutant duties"), generally not gradable.

Definitions

adjutantnoun
A military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer.
The adjutant was responsible for organizing the general's schedule and correspondence.
A large wading bird of the stork family, found in India and Southeast Asia, known for its massive size and distinctive appearance.
The adjutant stork is often seen near wetlands, searching for food.
adjutantadjective
Serving in an assisting or subordinate administrative capacity; relating to an adjutant (chiefly attributive, not comparable).
He handled several adjutant tasks during the generals absence.