first lieutenant

/ˌˈfʌrst luˌtɛnənt/
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Other forms: first lieutenants

Definitions of first lieutenant
  1. noun
    a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain
    synonyms: 1st lieutenant
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    type of:
    lieutenant
    a commissioned military officer
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