aanvoerder — meaning in English

English meaning

• captain noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
• commander noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
• leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.

Senses

aanvoerder is used for these senses in English:

• captain One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.
• commander One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
• leader One having authority to direct.

captain — full definition

1. noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
2. noun A military rank above lieutenant and below major (army) or between commander and commodore (navy).
3. verb To lead or take command of a ship, aircraft, or team.

commander — full definition

1. noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
2. noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
3. noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.

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