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lieutenant

Meaning in simple English

US /luːˈtɛnənt/ · UK /lefˈtenənt/

lieutenant means: A navy officer ranked above a sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant commander.

noun

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A navy officer ranked above a sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant commander.

  • The lieutenant gave the crew their orders.
  • She served as a lieutenant aboard a patrol ship.
  • Two lieutenants attended the captain’s briefing.

Common phrases: naval lieutenant, lieutenant aboard something, rank of lieutenant

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