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admiral

 

[ ˈæd.mə.rəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

naval officer

A high-ranking naval officer, specifically one of the senior officers of the US Navy or Coast Guard.

Synonyms

captain, commander, officer

Examples of usage

  • The admiral oversaw the fleet's deployment.
  • The admiral was responsible for making strategic decisions.
Context #2 | Noun

insect

A colorful butterfly or moth with a wingspan of about 8 inches and a distinctive pattern of bands and spots.

Synonyms

butterfly, moth

Examples of usage

  • The admiral butterfly is known for its striking appearance.
  • The admiral moth is a rare species.

Translations

Translations of the word "admiral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 almirante

🇮🇳 एडमिरल

🇩🇪 Admiral

🇮🇩 laksamana

🇺🇦 адмірал

🇵🇱 admirał

🇯🇵 提督 (ていとく)

🇫🇷 amiral

🇪🇸 almirante

🇹🇷 amiral

🇰🇷 제독 (jedok)

🇸🇦 أميرال

🇨🇿 admirál

🇸🇰 admirál

🇨🇳 海军上将 (hǎijūn shàngjiàng)

🇸🇮 admiral

🇮🇸 aðmíráll

🇰🇿 адмирал

🇬🇪 ადმირალი

🇦🇿 admiral

🇲🇽 almirante

Etymology

The term 'admiral' originated from the Arabic word 'amīr al-bahr', which means 'commander of the sea'. It was adopted into Latin as 'admiralis' and later into Old French as 'amiral'. The title was used in various European navies to denote a high-ranking naval officer in command of a fleet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,877, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.