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adjutant

noun ad·ju·tant \ˈa-jə-tənt\

: an army officer who helps the commanding officer and is responsible for written communications

Full Definition of ADJUTANT

: a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence

: one who helps : assistant

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Latin adjutant-, adjutans, present participle of adjutare to help — more at aid

First Known Use: 1539

Synonyms: adjunct, helper, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

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noun ad·ju·tant \ˈa-jə-tənt\

: an officer who assists the officer in command

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