noun

adjutant

adjutant, aide, assistant

The general gave the order to his adjutant.

The general gave the order to his adjutant.

((sb.'s)) adjutant someone's military assistant He was the captain's adjutant.

Synonyms: assistant, aide, aide-de-camp

From Latin 'adiutare' (to help), from 'ad-' (to) + 'iuvare' (to help). Literally means 'one who helps'.

Think of an 'aid-jutant' – someone who provides aid or assistance to a senior military officer.

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