English Explanatory Dictionary

capitan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Captain (in Spanish-speaking contexts).

Pronunciation

/kæpɪˈtæn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capitan.wav

Word forms

capitan capitans

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish capitán. Doublet of captain and chieftain.

Derived words

Capitan Pasha
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