ammiral

/a.mee.ˈral/ or /am.i.ˈral/ (Italian: [ammiˈral])

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking officer in the navy, ranking above a contrammiraglio and below a grande ammiraglio.

“The ammiral of the Mediterranean fleet was given a special honor for his bravery.”

Synonyms

  • admiral
  • fleet commander
  • naval officer

Antonyms

  • low-ranking sailor
  • subordinate officer