Adjutant

Etymology
From adiuto:, frequentative of adiuvo:. First attested in 17th century. Or from Latin adiuvans:, present participle of adiuvo:, from iuvo:

Pronunciation

 * {{X-SAMPA|/{d3@t@nt/}}

Noun

 * 1)  A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.
 * 2) An assistant.
 * 3)  A bird in the genus Leptoptilos of the stork family Ciconiidae.

Adjective

 * 1) The noun used as a modifier (e.g. adjutant officer).

Synonyms

 * marabou

Derived terms

 * Greater Adjutant, Leptoptilos dubius
 * Lesser Adjutant, Leptoptilos javanicus

Thesaurus
acolyte; agent; aid; aide; aide-de-camp; aider; assistant; attendant; auxiliary; best man; coadjutant; coadjutor; coadjutress; coadjutrix; deputy; executive officer; help; helper; helpmate; helpmeet; lieutenant; paranymph; paraprofessional; second; servant; sideman; supporting actor; supporting instrumentalist

Synonyms

 * adj.
 * adjt.