adjutant
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Definition
An adjutant is an officer in the military who helps a senior officer with administrative or organizational tasks.
Usage & Nuances
The term is formal and mainly used in military contexts. 'Adjutant' refers specifically to an officer assisting a superior (not just any helper). Sometimes used in police or ceremonial contexts. Do not confuse with 'assistant' or 'aide', which are more general terms.
Spanish: ayudante (militar) - adjunto (militar)Portuguese (BR): ajudante (militar)Portuguese (PT): adjunto (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 副官Chinese (Traditional): 副官Hindi: सहायक अधिकारी (सेना)Arabic: المساعد (العسكري)Bengali: অ্যাজুটান্টRussian: адъютантJapanese: 副官Vietnamese: trợ lý tham mưu - sĩ quan phụ táKorean: 부관Turkish: yaverUrdu: ایڈجوٹنٹIndonesian: ajudan
Example Sentences
The adjutant gave the orders to the troops.
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He works as an adjutant in the army.
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The general called his adjutant for help.
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As the adjutant, she handles all the paperwork for the colonel.
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When the commander was away, the adjutant took charge of the office.
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Every morning, the adjutant briefs the staff about the day's schedule.
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