lieutenant colonel

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Noun lieutenant colonel has 1 sense

lieutenant colonel, light colonel - a commissioned officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines holding a rank above major and below colonel
--₁ is a kind of colonel

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Lieutenant Colonel

Description:

A lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer in the military with a rank above major and below colonel. They typically serve as high-ranking staff officers or commanding officers of battalions or other large units.

Senses:

(Military) A commissioned officer with a rank above major and below colonel.
(Colloquial) A person in a position of authority or leadership.

Sample Sentences:

The lieutenant colonel commanded the battalion during the mission.
As a lieutenant colonel, she was responsible for overseeing the training of new recruits.
In many armies, a lieutenant colonel wears silver oak leaf insignia.
The lieutenant colonel's experience and expertise made him an effective leader.
As a lieutenant colonel, she was well-respected among her peers.

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