Definition

1. Noun:
   • A commissioned officer in an army: An "army officer" is a person who holds a position of authority and leadership in a national army, having received a formal commission. This distinguishes them from enlisted personnel or non-commissioned officers (NCOs).

Usage

• The term "army officer" specifically refers to a leader within a land-based military force (an army). It is used to denote rank, responsibility, and professional status.
• It is typically used with articles like "an," "the," or possessive pronouns (e.g., "my," "our").

Examples

• Noun:
  • He trained for years to become an army officer.
  • The decision was made by a senior army officer.
  • She is the first woman in her family to serve as an army officer.

Advanced Usage

• "Career army officer": An officer who serves in the army for their entire professional life.
  • His father was a career army officer who served for over thirty years.

Variants and Related Words

• Officer: A more general term for a person holding authority in military, police, or other organizations.
• Commissioned officer: The formal category that includes army officers, as well as officers in the navy and air force.
• Non-commissioned officer (NCO): A related but distinct term for enlisted personnel who have leadership roles, such as sergeants, but who are not "army officers."

Synonyms

• Military officer: A broader term encompassing officers in any branch of the armed forces.
• Commissioned officer: Emphasizes the formal commissioning process.

Notes on Usage

• "Army officer" is a compound noun. The primary definition and examples focus on this specific term. It is not typically used as a phrasal verb or idiom.
• The role and duties of an army officer vary by rank, which can range from Second Lieutenant to General.

Noun

1. an officer in the armed forces
   • he's a retired army officer