English Explanatory Dictionary

sub-lieutenant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A commissioned officer of the navy whose rank is immediately below that of a lieutenant.
  2. A commissioned officer of the Royal Navy ranking above a midshipman and below a lieutenant.
  3. A commissioned officer of the navy ranking above an acting sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant.

Pronunciation

en-au-sub-lieutenant.ogg

Word forms

sub-lieutenant sub-lieutenants

Etymology

From sub- + lieutenant.

Related words

sublieutenancy

Derived words

acting sub-lieutenant
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