admiral

Meanings

• A person who holds the rank of admiral in a navy.

  - "The admiral led the fleet into battle."
  - "The admiral inspected the ships and gave orders."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with admiral
admirable , controllable , incomparable , manageable , observable , remarkable , tolerable

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Homophones

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1. admirable
   

2. admiralty
   

3. harbor
   

4. marina
   

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Variants

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admiral , admirals , admiral of the fleet , admirals of the fleet , fleet admiral , fleet admirals , rear admiral , rear admiral (lower half) , rear admiral (upper half) , rear admirals , red admiral , red admirals , vice admiral , vice admirals

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Forms

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admiral (rank), admiral of the fleet, admiral of the blue, admiral of the red, admiral general, admiral superintendent, admiral's flag, admiral's pennant, admiral's ensign, admiral's commission

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Etymology

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The term 'admiral' comes from the Latin words 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'magnum' meaning 'great', so an 'admiral' is someone of great rank in a navy.

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Related Concepts

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1. admirability: The quality or state of being admirable; worthy of admiration, praise, and respect.

2. admirable deeds: Actions or accomplishments that are worthy of admiration, praise, and respect.

3. admirable persons: Individuals who possess qualities or characteristics that are worthy of admiration, praise, and respect.

4. admirable traits: Characteristics or qualities that are worthy of admiration, praise, and respect.

5. admirable qualities: Characteristics or traits that are worthy of admiration, praise, and respect.

6. admirable examples: Instances or illustrations that serve as worthy examples of admirable qualities, traits, or actions.

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Culture

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In various cultures throughout history, the title 'admiral' has held significant meaning and importance. In naval contexts, the admiral is the highest ranking officer in a navy and is responsible for leading the fleet into battle and managing the naval operations of the fleet. In addition to its military significance, the title 'admiral' has also been used in various cultural contexts to denote a person of great authority, power, and influence. For example, in some Eastern European cultures, the title 'admiral' has been used as a term of respect for a person who holds a high ranking position in a government, business, or other organization. In such cases, the title 'admiral' serves as a symbol of respect, honor, and authority, reflecting the great power and influence held by the person bearing the title.

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