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Definition captain in British English

captain noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkæptɪn/
1

an officer of middle rank in the army, Marines, or US Air Force

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adjutant aide-de-camp brigadier-general
1.1

an officer of high rank in the navy

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able seaman admiral captain
1.2

in the US, a police officer of high rank, above that of lieutenant

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bobby cadet captain
2

the player who leads a sports team

Example

She was captain of the Olympic swimming team.

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bench be relegated call up
3

the person in charge of a ship or aircraft

Example

We were invited to dine with the captain of the ship.

Definition captain in British English