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överste — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • colonel noun A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.

Senses

överste is used for these senses in English:

  • colonel A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).