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Meaning of sub-lieutenant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. A commissioned officer of the navy whose rank is immediately below that of a lieutenant.
    UK
  2. A commissioned officer of the Royal Navy ranking above a midshipman and below a lieutenant.
    UK
  3. A commissioned officer of the navy ranking above an acting sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant.
    Australia, Canada, New-Zealand

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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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