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laivastoamiraali — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • admiral noun A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.

Senses

laivastoamiraali is used for these senses in English:

  • admiral (military) The appointed commander of a navy, regardless of formal title. [1440]
  • admiral of the fleet (military, UK) The highest rank in the Royal Navy and other Commonwealth navies, NATO grade OF-10, currently only ceremonial.
  • fleet admiral (military, historical) The highest rank in the United States Navy, NATO grade OF-10, used only during World War II.

admiral — full definition

  1. noun A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.
  2. noun A high naval rank, roughly equivalent to a general in the army.

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