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ˌsʌb luˈtɛn əntsub·lieu·tenant

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sublieutenantnoun

    an officer ranking next below a lieutenant

Wikipedia

  1. sublieutenant

    Sub-lieutenant is usually a junior officer rank, used in armies, navies and air forces. In most armies, sub-lieutenant is the lowest commissioned officer rank. However, in Brazil, it is the highest non-commissioned rank, and in Spain, it is the second highest non-commissioned rank. As a naval rank, a sub-lieutenant ranks below a lieutenant.

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  1. sublieutenant

    A sublieutenant is a rank in some naval services that is typically below the rank of lieutenant. In many armies or air forces, its equivalent might be a second lieutenant. A sublieutenant is often tasked with assisting higher ranking officers and gaining practical experience in military leadership. The exact role and responsibilities of a sublieutenant can vary depending on the specific military organization.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sublieutenantnoun

    an inferior or second lieutenant; in the British service, a commissioned officer of the lowest rank

  2. Etymology: [Pref. sub + lieutenant: cf. F. sous-lieutenant.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sublieutenant

    sub-lef-ten′ant, n. formerly mate, or passed midshipman, the intermediate rank in the navy between midshipman and lieutenant.—Second lieutenant, the rank given to officers on first joining the army, corresponding to the former Cornet and Ensign.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sublieutenant in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sublieutenant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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