Definition

1. Noun:
   • A military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer: An adjutant is an officer in the armed forces who assists a commanding officer by managing administrative, personnel, and operational details.
   • A large stork of India and Southeast Asia: An adjutant is a type of large wading bird, known for its upright, almost military posture and scavenging habits.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Military):
  • The general's adjutant handled all the daily correspondence and schedules.
  • He was promoted to captain and served as the battalion adjutant.
• Noun (Bird):
  • We saw an adjutant stork standing motionless near the marsh.
  • The greater adjutant is an endangered species found in parts of India and Cambodia.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting as adjutant": Temporarily performing the duties of an adjutant.
  • While the regular adjutant was on leave, Lieutenant Smith was acting as adjutant.
• "Adjutant General": A high-ranking administrative officer in an army, often the head of a department.
  • The report was filed with the office of the Adjutant General.

Variants and Related Words

• Adjutancy (n): The office or term of service of an adjutant.
  • His adjutancy was marked by exceptional efficiency.
• Adjutant bird / Adjutant stork / Adjutant crane (n): Alternative names for the bird species.
  • The adjutant bird is sometimes called the "hargila" in Assam.

Synonyms

• Aide (n): An assistant, especially in a military context.
• Aide-de-camp (n): A personal assistant to a senior military officer or head of state.
• Assistant (n): A person who helps in particular work.
• Marabou stork (n): A related African stork, sometimes confused with the adjutant.

Related Phrases

• "To serve as adjutant": To hold the position of an adjutant.
  • He was proud to serve as adjutant to the colonel.
• "Adjutant's call": A bugle call signaling the time for unit adjutants to report.
  • The soldiers knew it was time for administrative duties when they heard the adjutant's call.

Noun

1. large Indian stork with a military gait
2. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer