Definition of lieutenant

Definitions

Noun

a commissioned military officer

Noun

an officer in a police force

Noun

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

Noun

an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade

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Synonyms

deputy police lieutenant

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More General Terms

assistant commissioned military officer commissioned naval officer help helper law officer lawman peace officer supporter

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More Specific Terms

1st lieutenant 2nd lieutenant first lieutenant second lieutenant second-in-command sublieutenant vicar-general vice-regent

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