air marshal
The term "air marshal" can refer to either a high-ranking military officer in certain air forces or a specialized law enforcement officer on commercial flights.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(US, security)A federal law enforcement officer responsible for protecting passengers and crew on commercial flights from criminal and terrorist threats.
Example
- The air marshal discreetly monitored the passengers throughout the flight.
- Air marshals are trained to handle potential hijacking situations.
C1Military
(British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian)A senior military rank in air forces, equivalent to an army lieutenant general, positioned between air vice-marshal and air chief marshal.
Example
- He was promoted to the rank of air marshal after years of distinguished service.
- The air marshal oversees several air force bases.
Similar
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