Captain Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Captain

Meaning 1 : the leader of a group of people

    Example : a captain of industry

    Synonyms : chieftain
Meaning 2 : the pilot in charge of an airship

    Synonyms : senior pilot
Meaning 3 : a policeman in charge of a precinct

    Synonyms : police captain,  police chief
Meaning 4 : an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

    Synonyms : master,  sea captain,  skipper
Meaning 5 : a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

    Synonyms : headwaiter,  maitre d',  maitre d'hotel
Meaning 6 : the naval officer in command of a military ship

    Synonyms : skipper
Meaning 7 : an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

Meaning 8 : be the captain of a sports team


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