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υποπλοίαρχος — meaning in English

ypoploiarchos

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English meaning

  • lieutenant noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
  • mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

Senses

υποπλοίαρχος is used for these senses in English:

  • first lieutenant (military ranks) The second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. The rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade.
  • lieutenant (military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
  • mate (nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.

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.

mate — full definition

  1. noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
  2. noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
  3. noun A breeding partner of an animal.
  4. noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
  5. verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.

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