Admiral: meaning, definitions and examples

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admiral

[ ˈæd.mə.rəl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.