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Meaning of lieutenant
A junior commissioned officer in a military force, typically ranking below a captain.
Etymology of lieutenant
The word "lieutenant" originates from the Old French "lieu" meaning "place" and "tenant" meaning "holding", thus "lieutenant" literally means "place holder" or one who holds a position on behalf of a superior
Historically, the term referred to a person who acted on behalf of a monarch or noble, and later became a standard military rank
Synonyms
officer
commander
captain
major
colonel
general
sergeant
deputy
assistant
aide
subordinate
second-in-command
executive
administrator
manager
supervisor
leader
chief
head
director
commissioner
brigadier
commander-in-chief
adjutant
ensign
cadet
subaltern
non-commissioned officer
warrant officer
officer-in-charge
Definitions
- A commissioned officer in a military force, typically ranking below a captain
- A person who acts on behalf of a superior, especially in a military context
- A deputy or assistant to a person in authority
Usage Examples
- The lieutenant led the platoon into battle
- She was promoted to lieutenant after completing her training
- The lieutenant governor acted on behalf of the governor when he was absent