sub-lieutenant
See also: sublieutenant
English
editEtymology
editFrom sub- + lieutenant.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editsub-lieutenant (plural sub-lieutenants)
- (military, navy) A commissioned officer of the navy whose rank is immediately below that of a lieutenant.
- (UK) A commissioned officer of the Royal Navy ranking above a midshipman and below a lieutenant.
- (Australia, Canada, New Zealand) A commissioned officer of the navy ranking above an acting sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant.
Derived terms
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editTranslations
editofficer above a midshipman
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officer above an acting sub-lieutenant
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