English Explanatory Dictionary

flag officer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above. Such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.
  2. In addition to naval officers of Navy and the Coast Guard, a general officer in the Army, Marines, or Air Force with the rank of brigadier general or higher.

Word forms

flag officer flag officers

Related words

flag lieutenant flag rank general officer
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