πλοίαρχος

Greek

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Etymology

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πλοίο (ploío) +‎ -αρχος (-archos), the latter component from άρχω (árcho).

Noun

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πλοίαρχος (ploíarchosm or f (plural πλοίαρχοι)

  1. (nautical) captain in the Royal Navy and in the US navy, a rank with the NATO grade OF-5
    Synonym: (abbreviation) πχος (pchos)

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