Adjutant
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who acts as an assistant or helper.
As the event coordinator, she served as an adjutant to the director, ensuring everything went smoothly.
A military officer who acts as a secretary to a higher-ranking officer.
The major's adjutant took notes during the briefing and managed communications.
An officer who helps a senior officer with administrative duties.
The colonel's adjutant handled all the paperwork for the upcoming deployment.
Etymology
From Latin 'adjutans', present participle of 'adjutare', meaning 'to assist'
Common Phrases and Expressions
adjutant general
A senior military officer responsible for overseeing administrative functions.
adjutant officer
An officer appointed to assist a superior officer.
Related Words
aide-de-camp
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
staff officer
An officer who has a specific role in the staff of a military organization.
Slang Meanings
A reliable assistant or helper in casual contexts.
He's my adjutant whenever I need to get things done.