Synonyms for colonel

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

Related words

Word family

colonelship colonelcy

Phrases

bird colonel full eagle colonel senior colonel lieutenant-colonel chicken colonel full bird colonel

Forms

Plural

colonels → captains…

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

captain²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (captain² = 2 syllables).