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Meaning of captain
The primary meaning of the word "captain" is a person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team.
Etymology of captain
The word "captain" comes from the Latin "capitaneus", meaning "head" or "chief", which is derived from "caput", meaning "head"
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a military officer or a person in command of a ship
Over time, the term has expanded to include leaders of sports teams, companies, and other organizations
Synonyms
commander
leader
chief
head
skipper
master
pilot
navigator
officer
superior
executive
director
manager
administrator
governor
ruler
monarch
sovereign
president
chairman
chieftain
commodore
admiral
general
colonel
major
lieutenant
sergeant
guide
conductor
helmsman
boatman
sailor
seaman
officer in charge
person in charge
head honcho
big cheese
headman
foreman
supervisor
overseer
controller
regulator
dictator
tyrant
autocrat
despot
overlord
suzerain
potentate
sovereign ruler
commander in chief
Definitions
- A person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team, having authority and control over it
- A military officer of high rank, especially one in charge of a company or battalion
- A person who is in charge of a group or organization, having authority and control over it
Usage Examples
- The captain of the ship navigated through the stormy weather
- The football team's captain scored the winning goal
- She was appointed captain of the company's sales team
- The captain of the airline pilot's union negotiated a new contract with the airline
Antonyms
subordinate
deputy
assistant
aide
helper
follower
inferior
junior
underling
subordinate officer
second in command
vice captain
co captain
alternate captain
assistant captain
associate captain
deputy commander
acting captain
temporary captain
relief captain
replacement captain
successor
predecessor
peer
equal
colleague
partner
associate