lieutenant


Definition: Meaning of, lieutenant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lɛfˈtɛnənt /

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lieutenant lieutenants
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  1. a fairly low rank in the armed forces, or an officer of this rank
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  2. a fairly high rank in the US police force, or an officer of this rank
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  3. lieutenant colonel/general/Governor etc an officer or official with the rank just below COLONEL, GENERAL 2, GOVERNOR etc
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  4. [countable] someone who does work for, or in place of, someone in a higher position [=  deputy]
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lieutenant used in phrases

  • 1st lieutenant (noun)
    1. a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain
  • 2nd lieutenant (noun)
    1. a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps holding the lowest rank
  • Lord Lieutenant, the (noun)
    1. in the UK, an official who represents the King or Queen in a COUNTY . The Lord Lieutenant has no real power, but performs ceremonial duties.
  • first lieutenant (noun)
    1. a middle rank in the US army, Marines, or Air Force, or someone who has this rank
  • flight lieutenant (noun)
    1. a middle rank in the British air force, or someone who holds this rank
  • lieutenant JG (noun)
    1. military an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign
  • lieutenant colonel (noun)
    1. military a commissioned officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines holding a rank above major and below colonel
  • lieutenant commander (noun)
    1. military a commissioned officer in the Navy ranking above a lieutenant and below a commander
  • lieutenant general (noun)
    1. military a general officer ranking above a major general and below a full general
  • lieutenant governor (noun)
    1. an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state of the United States
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