flag officer en · NOUN
Meanings
- A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above. Such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.
- (US, informal) In addition to naval officers of Navy and the Coast Guard, a general officer in the Army, Marines, or Air Force with the rank of brigadier general or higher.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flag officers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
general officer · flag lieutenant · flag rank
Translations (3)
hu tengernagy (Translations) · hu zászlóstiszt (Translations) · fr officier général (Translations)