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noun
A non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant (army) or petty officer (navy).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: noncommissioned officer, enlisted officer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: military officer, officer
Narrower terms: aircraftsman, aircraftman, bombardier, chief petty officer, corporal, drill master, drill instructor, lance corporal, petty officer, PO, P.O., sergeant
History
Shortening of non-commissioned.
