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lieutenant colonel in Malay

leftenan kolonel

/lɛfˈtɛ.nənt ˈkɜː.nəl/US/l(j)uˈtɛ.nənt ˈkɝ.nəl/

lieutenant colonel in Malay: leftenan kolonel. In English, lieutenant colonel means an army officer in many countries, ranking below a colonel and above a major. Often the commander of a battalion or the executive officer of a regiment.

Malay words for lieutenant colonel

military rank
leftenan kolonel

English meaning of lieutenant colonel

  1. noun An army officer in many countries, ranking below a colonel and above a major. Often the commander of a battalion or the executive officer of a regiment.
  2. noun An English-language term used as a general categorization for military officer ranks that are the equivalent of lieutenant colonel, the relative rank level is found in most countries.
  3. noun An officer in the United States Marine Corps or Royal Marines, of equivalent rank to their counterparts in the army.
  4. noun An officer in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard, ranking below colonel and above major. Often the commander of a squadron or the executive officer of a wing.

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Questions about lieutenant colonel in Malay

What is the meaning of lieutenant colonel in Malay?
Lieutenant colonel in Malay is leftenan kolonel.
Apakah maksud lieutenant colonel dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lieutenant colonel: leftenan kolonel.
What does lieutenant colonel mean in English?
Lieutenant colonel means an army officer in many countries, ranking below a colonel and above a major. Often the commander of a battalion or the executive officer of a regiment.

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