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tenente — 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.
  • supporter noun Someone who backs or helps another person or thing.

Senses

tenente is used for these senses in English:

  • lieutenant (military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
  • supporter (heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

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.

supporter — full definition

  1. noun Someone who backs or helps another person or thing.
  2. noun Someone who backs a cause, a political party or a movement, and speaks up for it.
  3. noun Someone who stands by another person, offering comfort or practical help, or who takes part in a ceremony as an attendant.
  4. noun Someone who follows and cheers on a particular sports team or player.
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