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