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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

  1. noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
  2. noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.

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