Meaning Of The Word Captain

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captain
In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.

captain in American English
a chief or leader
noun: a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader
transitive verb: to lead or command as a captain

captain in British English
noun: the person in charge of and responsible for a vessel
verb: to be captain of

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