ETYM Latin adjutans, p. pr. of adjutare to help. Related to Aid.
An officer who acts as military assistant; SYN. aide, aide-de-camp.
In military usage, the commanding officer's personal staff officer. The adjutant is responsible for discipline in a military unit.
1. Officier ou sous-officier d'état-major destiné ŕ seconder les chefs dans le commandement.
2. Quiconque doit seconder un supérieur.
Large Indian stork with a military gait