What does adjutant mean?
Adjutant means (military) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs..
Adjutant
/ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ · noun
Meaning
(military) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs..
Definitions by Sense
- (military) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.
- An assistant.
- (zoology) Either of two species of stork of the genus Leptoptilos, family Ciconiidae, native to India and Southeast Asia.
- Assistant; who helps a higher-ranking officer.
Example Sentences
Aquatic birds of various kinds are very numerous, such as geese, darters (Plotus melanogaster), scissor-bills (Rhynchops nigra), adjutants (Leptoptilos argala), pelicans, cormorants, cranes (Grus antigone, in Burmese gyoja), whimbrels, plovers, and ibises.
adjutant officer
Synonyms for adjutant
Antonyms for adjutant
Related Words
Word Forms
- adjutants
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adjutant?
Common synonyms include adjutant bird, adj., adjt, aide.
What is the opposite of adjutant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adjutant in a sentence?
Aquatic birds of various kinds are very numerous, such as geese, darters (Plotus melanogaster), scissor-bills (Rhynchops nigra), adjutants (Leptoptilos argala), pelicans, cormorants, cranes (Grus antigone, in Burmese gyoja), whimbrels, plovers, and ibises.
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