fleet admiral
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Definition
- Noun:
- An admiral of the highest rank: A "fleet admiral" is the most senior rank in a navy, typically the highest possible rank for a naval officer, equivalent to a five-star general in an army.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He was promoted to the rank of fleet admiral after his decisive victory.
- Only a handful of officers in the nation's history have held the title of fleet admiral.
Advanced Usage
- The rank of fleet admiral is often a wartime or honorary rank, not part of the standard peacetime promotion structure.
- In formal address, a person holding this rank might be referred to simply as "Admiral" or specifically as "Fleet Admiral [Surname]".
Variants and Related Words
- Admiral of the Fleet (n): A directly equivalent rank used in some other navies.
- Admiral (n): A high-ranking naval officer, but of a lower rank than a fleet admiral.
- Five-star admiral (n): An informal term describing the same rank, referring to its insignia.
Synonyms
- Admiral of the Fleet
- Five-star admiral
Related Phrases
- To attain the rank of fleet admiral: To be promoted to this highest position.
- He was the only officer to attain the rank of fleet admiral during the conflict.
Noun
- an admiral of the highest rank