Adjutant

English

Etymology

From Latin adiūtō, frequentative of adiuvō (“assist”). First attested in 17th century. Or from Latin adiuvāns, present participle of adiuvō, from iuvō (“help”)

Pronunciation

• enPR: ăj'ə-tənt IPA: /ˈædʒətənt/ X-SAMPA: /{d3@t@nt/

Noun

Adjutant (plural Adjutants)

1. (military) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.
2. An assistant.
3. (zoology) A bird in the genus Leptoptilos of the stork family Ciconiidae.

Adjective

Adjutant (not comparable)

1. The noun used as a modifier (e.g. adjutant officer).

Synonyms

• (bird): marabou

Derived terms

• (bird): Greater Adjutant, Leptoptilos dubius
• (bird): Lesser Adjutant, Leptoptilos javanicus

Thesaurus

acolyte; agent; aid; aide; aide-de-camp; aider; assistant; attendant; auxiliary; best man; coadjutant; coadjutor; coadjutress; coadjutrix; deputy; executive officer; help; helper; helpmate; helpmeet; lieutenant; paranymph; paraprofessional; second; servant; sideman; supporting actor; supporting instrumentalist

Synonyms

• adj.
• adjt.

See also

• adjuvant
• aid