adjutant
Translation
adjutant, aide, assistant
Examples
The general gave the order to his adjutant.
The general gave the order to his adjutant.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) adjutant someone's military assistant He was the captain's adjutant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, aide, aide-de-camp
Etymology
From Latin 'adiutare' (to help), from 'ad-' (to) + 'iuvare' (to help). Literally means 'one who helps'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'aid-jutant' – someone who provides aid or assistance to a senior military officer.