Lieutenant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɛfˈtɛn.ənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lieutenant is a noun meaning (military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
Meaning
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
More Meanings
- A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.
- The second-in-command (2IC) of a group.
- A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
Example Sentences
Mr. Scott immediately asked someone at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Wash., to get Mr. Nadella, the chief executive, out of a meeting he was having with top lieutenants.
Word Forms
- lieutenants
- lieftenant
- lieftenaunt
- lieutenaunt
Synonyms for lieutenant
Depending on context, synonyms include LT, lieut, deputy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deputy, sergeant, sub-lieutenant, corps, lieut, ensign.
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