I. ˈajəd.ənt, -ətənt also -t ə nt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin adjutant-, adjutans, present participle of adjutare to help — more at aid
1. : a staff officer acting as a general assistant to the commanding officer
2. : a staff officer in charge of and responsible for all official correspondence except combat orders, all returns and records of personnel, strength reports, and the preparation and distribution of orders
3. : one that helps : assistant
sensibility, refinement, good taste, breeding: all are … adjutants — Raymond Williams
4. : adjutant bird
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin adjutant-, adjutans
: giving help : assisting
the regular army was aided by adjutant irregular troops