luitenant

Definitions of luitenant
  1. noun
    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
    synonyms: interimaris, lt., luit, plaatsbekleder, plaatsvervanger, reservist, substituant, substituut
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    types:
    onderbevelhebber
    someone who relieves a commander
    vicaris-generaal
    (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
    type of:
    assistent, assistente, dienstknecht, helper, hulpje, hulpkracht, knecht, waterdrager
    a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  2. noun
    a commissioned military officer
    synonyms: lt., luit
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    types:
    luitenant-vlieger
    a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain
    onderluitenant
    an officer ranking next below a lieutenant
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