capitano

Definitions of capitano
  1. noun
    an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
  2. noun
    the pilot in charge of an airship
    synonyms: comandante
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    pilota
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  3. noun
    an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
    synonyms: comandante
  4. noun
    a policeman in charge of a precinct
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    agente, agente di polizia, carabinieri, madama, poliziotto, questurino, segugio
    a member of a police force
  5. noun
    a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
    synonyms: maître
  6. noun
    the leader of a group of people
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    type of:
    capo, capofila, dirigente, leader, portainsegna
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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