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adjutant

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Số nhiều: adjutants

The term carries a strong connotation of administrative precision and loyalty. In a military sense, it evokes the image of a right-hand person who handles the tedious, logistical details so that a commander can focus on high-level strategy. It is a role of trust and efficiency rather than direct combat leadership. When used biologically, the word describes a bird characterized by a somewhat awkward, prehistoric appearance. The shift from a human assistant to a bird is a linguistic curiosity, though in modern usage, the contexts are so distinct that confusion is rare.

Used as a countable noun for both the military rank and the species of bird.

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Danh từ

"The colonel relied heavily on his adjutant to manage the daily schedule."

Danh từ

A type of large stork found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

"The marabou adjutant is known for its distinctive bald head."

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