lieutenant — meaning in English
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English meaning
- lieutenant noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
Senses
lieutenant is used for these senses in English:
- lieutenant A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
lieutenant — full definition
- noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
- noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.