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noun
The most senior naval officer rank used in Lusophone countries, usually equal in rank to the Anglophone naval rank of captain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sea captain, captain, officer, person
History
Calque of Portuguese capitão de mar e guerra.
Across languages
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