Definitions for Lieutenant
luˈtɛn ənt; in Brit. use, except in the navy, lɛfˈtɛn əntLieu·tenant

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. lieutenantnoun

   a commissioned military officer

2. lieutenant, police lieutenantnoun

   an officer in a police force

3. deputy, lieutenantnoun

   an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

4. lieutenantnoun

   an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. lieutenantnoun

   The lowest commissioned officer rank or ranks in many military forces.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

2. lieutenantnoun

   In the US Army, Air Force and Marines, second lieutenant is the rank below first lieutenant, which is below captain. Both ranks may be referred to as Lieutenant or as the complete forms of the ranks.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

3. lieutenantnoun

   A naval officer whose rank is above that of ensign in the United States Navy and below that of a lieutenant commander. There are two ranks of lieutenant: lieutenant junior grade and lieutenant.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

4. lieutenantnoun

   A commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration whose rank is above that of ensign and below lieutenant commander. There are two ranks of lieutenant: lieutenant junior grade and lieutenant.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

5. lieutenantnoun

   A naval officer in the Royal Navy who holds the rank above sub-lieutenant and below lieutenant commander.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

6. lieutenantnoun

   A naval officer who holds the rank above sub-lieutenant and below lieutenant commander.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

7. lieutenantnoun

   A person who executes the plans and directives of another.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

8. lieutenantadjective

   A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.

   Etymology: From lieu + tenant.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Lieutenantnoun

   an officer who supplies the place of a superior in his absence; a representative of, or substitute for, another in the performance of any duty

   Etymology: [F., fr. lieu place + tenant holding, p. pr. of tenir to hold, L. tenere. See Lieu, and Tenant, and cf. Locum tenens.]

2. Lieutenantnoun

   a commissioned officer in the army, next below a captain

   Etymology: [F., fr. lieu place + tenant holding, p. pr. of tenir to hold, L. tenere. See Lieu, and Tenant, and cf. Locum tenens.]

3. Lieutenantnoun

   a commissioned officer in the British navy, in rank next below a commander

   Etymology: [F., fr. lieu place + tenant holding, p. pr. of tenir to hold, L. tenere. See Lieu, and Tenant, and cf. Locum tenens.]

4. Lieutenantnoun

   a commissioned officer in the United States navy, in rank next below a lieutenant commander

   Etymology: [F., fr. lieu place + tenant holding, p. pr. of tenir to hold, L. tenere. See Lieu, and Tenant, and cf. Locum tenens.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Lieutenant

   A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. The meaning of lieutenant differs in different military formations, but is often subdivided into senior and junior ranks. In navies it is often equivalent to the army rank of captain; it may also indicate a particular post rather than a rank. The rank is also used in fire services, emergency medical services, security services and police forces. Lieutenant may also appear as part of a title used in various other organizations with a codified command structure. It often designates someone who is "second-in-command," and as such, may precede the name of the rank directly above it. For example, a "lieutenant master" is likely to be second-in-command to the "master" in an organization using both ranks. Notable uses include lieutenant governor in various governments, and Quebec lieutenant in Canadian politics.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Lieutenant

   lef-ten′ant, n. one representing or performing the work of another: an officer holding the place of another in his absence: a commissioned officer in the army next below a captain, or in the navy next below a commander and ranking with captain in the army: one holding a place next in rank to a superior, as in the compounds Lieuten′ant-col′onel, Lieuten′ant-gen′eral.—ns. Lieuten′ancy, Lieuten′antship, office or commission of a lieutenant: the body of lieutenants; Lieuten′ant-gov′ernor, in India, the name of the chief official in the provinces of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa, the North-western Provinces, and Oudh, Punjab, and Delhi; Lieuten′ant-gov′ernorship; Lieuten′antry (Shak.), lieutenancy; Lord′-lieuten′ant, the title of the viceroy of Ireland: in the British Isles, a permanent governor of a county appointed by the sovereign, usually a peer or other large land-owner, at the head of the magistracy and the chief executive authority; Sub′-lieuten′ant, formerly mate or passed midshipman, now the intermediate rank in the navy between midshipman and lieutenant.—Field-marshal lieutenant (see Field-marshal). [Fr.; cf. Lieu and Tenant.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. lieutenant

   From the French, lieu tenant, “holding the place,” in a general sense is an officer performing the duties of his superior. The rank was abolished by Charles IX. in the French army, and re-established by Henry IV. In company organizations the lieutenant comes next after the captain, and supplies his place during temporary absence. There are two grades of lieutenants, first and second. A lieutenant in the navy is an officer ranking with a captain in the army, holding rank above a master and below a lieutenant-commander.

Matched Categories

1. • Assistant
   • Commissioned Military Officer
   • Commissioned Naval Officer
   • Military

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Lieutenant' in Nouns Frequency: #2974

How to pronounce Lieutenant?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lieutenant in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lieutenant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Lieutenant in a Sentence

1. David Pressman:

   They conflict with the clear personnel record and the entirety of the impeachment record of which the President is well aware, while the most powerful man in the world continues his campaign of intimidation, while too many entrusted with political office continue to remain silent, Lieutenant Colonel Vindman continues his service to our country as a decorated, active duty member of our military.

2. Michael Berry:

   I believe some of what the lieutenant has alleged could constitute a military crime – false statements – taking what the chaplain said and twisting or misconstruing it – in an attempt to get the chaplain punished, he abused the position he was placed in as a chaplain’s assistant.

3. Terrence Monahan:

   Im feeling fine. You know, Ive got a few bruises here and there. Luckily, the fingers werent broken, just jammed a bit. So Im doing OK, im doing a lot better than my sergeant and the lieutenant that was attacked.

4. Mark Herring:

   It is no longer possible for Governor Northam to lead our Commonwealth and it is time for Governor Northam to step down, i have spoken with Lieutenant Governor Fairfax and assured him that, should he ascend to the governorship, he will have my complete support and commitment to ensuring his success and the success of our Commonwealth.

5. Craig Deluz:

   Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is no stranger to trying to hijack high-profile issues in order to get his name out there, and Senate Pro Tem de Leon doesn't want the Lieutenant Governor to steal his thunder.

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