noun

adjutant

adjutant, aide-de-camp

The general gave the order to his adjutant.

The general gave the order to his adjutant.

((sb.'s)) ((adjutant)) someone's military assistant. The general's adjutant delivered the message.

Synonyms: aide, assistant, deputy

From Latin 'adiutans', present participle of 'adiutare' meaning 'to help', from 'ad-' (to) + 'iuvare' (to help).

Think of someone who gives 'aid' to a senior officer. The 'jut' sound can remind you of a military salute.

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