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noun ad·ju·tant \ ˈa-jə-tənt \

Definition of adjutant

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

2 :one who helps :assistant

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the senator's adjutants and aides always arrive ahead of him on the campaign trail

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Along with Gero, other chairmen were Lynn McGinnis, Post 288 judge advocate; and Mike Baldwin, Post 288 adjutant and Post 1614 member.

— ruth sowby, Glendale News-Press, "On the Town: Bingo night sells out, raises funds for veterans’ programs," 29 Aug. 2017
Sayler, appointed adjutant general by Gov. Butch Otter in 2010, is responsible for overseeing of all units of the Idaho National Guard.

— cynthia sewell, idahostatesman, "He’s spent 40 years with the Idaho Guard. Now, he’ll say goodbye.," 10 Aug. 2017
Gen. John Harris, assistant adjutant general for the Ohio Army National Guard, also attended Monday's briefing.

— brian albrecht, cleveland.com, "Local Ohio National Guard units demolish houses in Youngstown (photos, video)," 20 July 2017
Marie Smith, adjutant of the North San Diego Young Marines group, was recognized for her efforts mentoring and teaching youths in the nonprofit’s leadership program.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "O'side woman picked for national award," 21 June 2017
The Flag Day program at the VFW has been a tradition for more than 30 years, said Ryan Kominakis, the post's adjutant and chair of the program.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "VFW members, friends gather for Flag Day service," 15 June 2017
Gen. David Hamlar, assistant adjutant general for the Minnesota Air National Guard.

— deb mazzocco, Twin Cities, "Here are Twin Cities Memorial Day 2017 events," 26 May 2017
Joseph Chiodo selected Katie Malchow's for top honor, said Tom Lynch, the post's adjutant.

— kimberly fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Marching bands, Scouts and veterans set for Hinsdale Memorial Day observances," 23 May 2017
In Mr. Garcia’s case, city officials reached out to Paul Schottenhamel, 69, a retiree in Queens whose main duties these days are minding his young grandchildren and serving as the adjutant for the Queens County American Legion.

— corey kilgannon, New York Times, "A Dignified End for New York’s Forgotten Veterans," 23 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of adjutant

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

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First Known Use: 1539

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Synonyms

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

Related Words

attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant; auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling; employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker; gal Friday, girl Friday; man Friday, right hand; aide-de-camp

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

ADJUTANT Defined for English Language Learners

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

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noun ad·ju·tant \ ˈa-jə-tənt \

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:an officer who assists the officer in command

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