Phrase guide

fleet admiral

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The highest rank in the United States Navy, NATO grade OF-10, used only during World War II.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: government, military, politics, war

Examples

  • The last commissioned fleet admiral was William Halsey in 1945. The last to hold the rank was Chester Nimitz, who died 20 February 1966.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an admiral of the highest rank

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: five-star admiral

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: flag officer

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: laivastoamiraali — top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet
  • Greek: αρχιναύαρχος (archinávarchos) — top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet
  • Polish: admirał floty — top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet
  • Portuguese: almirante da armada — top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet