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colonel
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As a noun, colonel means a commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines). As a verb, it means act as or like a colonel.
Meanings of colonel
3 meaningsnoun
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
A commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier generalperson
verb
To act as or like a colonel.
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