What is another word for sublieutenant?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌblɪftənənt] (IPA)

Sublieutenant is a military rank used in various countries. It is also known as slt or sub-lieutenant in some places. However, in the British Royal Navy, it's called an acting sublieutenant. Other synonyms for the word sublieutenant include subaltern, second lieutenant, and ensign. In the United States Navy, the equivalent rank is Ensign. The word sublieutenant is derived from the French word "sous-lieutenant." In the French army, it is still used as a rank. In some countries, the sublieutenant is considered an intermediate rank between the officer and the non-commissioned officer. This rank can vary according to the country and the service.

What are the hypernyms for Sublieutenant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sublieutenant?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sublieutenant (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sublieutenant

In 1785 he was commissioned as a sublieutenant in the army.
"McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader"
William Holmes McGuffey
He became sublieutenant in the Thirty-fifth Regiment of infantry, and afterward, as lieutenant in the same corps, he signalized himself in Italy by a courage which was proof against everything.
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Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt
A sublieutenant sabers a student who had inadvertently jogged his elbow.
"Comrade Kropotkin"
Victor Robinson

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