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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