lieutenant

US /lu:ˈtenənt/

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UK /lefˈtenənt/

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noun

  • A deputy or representative acting on behalf of someone in authority.
  • A commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically ranking below a captain.
  • A rank in a police force, typically above a sergeant and below a captain.
  • Officer in the army, navy, or air force