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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 A person who gives support to someone or something.

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 A person who gives support to someone or something.
  2. noun A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
  3. noun A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.
  4. noun Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.

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