English Explanatory Dictionary

second lieutenant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The lowest rank of a commissioned army officer, below a lieutenant.
  2. The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, United States Air Force, or United States Marine Corps, below a first lieutenant. The rank of second lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of ensign.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

second lieutenant second lieutenants 2nd lieutenant

Synonyms

ensign coronet
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