Colonel

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrnəl/

Colonel (noun)

  1. A high-ranking officer in the army, above a major and below a general.
  2. A senior officer in the air force, above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.

Examples

  • The colonel inspected the troops during the morning parade.
  • A colonel is responsible for leading a regiment in the army.

Common collocations: colonel's command, promoted to colonel, colonel rank, colonel's briefing, Air Force colonel

Synonyms of Colonel

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