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colonel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɝnəl/ · UK /ˈkɜːnəl/

colonel means: A senior army officer whose rank is below a general.

noun

ARMY OFFICERB2

A senior army officer whose rank is below a general.

  • The colonel spoke to the soldiers.
  • She was promoted to colonel last year.
  • Two colonels attended the military ceremony.

Common phrases: army colonel, retired colonel, colonel in something

Questions about colonel

What does colonel mean?

A senior army officer whose rank is below a general.

What is colonel in other languages?

Türkçe: albay · Español: coronel · Français: colonel · Deutsch: Oberst · Italiano: colonnello · 日本語: 大佐

How do you pronounce colonel?

In American English /ˈkɝnəl/; in British English /ˈkɜːnəl/.

How do you use colonel in a sentence?

The colonel spoke to the soldiers. She was promoted to colonel last year.

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