lieutenant

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /lefˈten.ənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /luːˈten.ənt/

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Noun

Singular lieutenant

Plural lieutenants

1. (countable) A lieutenant is (the title of) an officer of middle rank in the armed forces.