naval officer

A "naval officer" plays a critical role in a nation's naval forces, overseeing operations, personnel, and equipment both at sea and on land.

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Definition

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(formal, technical)A commissioned member of a navy responsible for leading and managing naval operations, personnel, and equipment.

Example

  • The naval officer gave the order to set sail at dawn.
  • As a naval officer, she oversees the training of new recruits.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "naval officer":

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