adjutant adjutant /ˈædʒətənt/

noun

1. Large Indian stork with a military gait  ( adjutant , adjutant bird , adjutant stork , Leptoptilus dubius )
   large Indian stork with a military gait
   
   
2. (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer  ( adjutant , aide-de-camp , aide )
   (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
     The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.
   The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.