admiral

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæd.mə.rəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæd.mə.rəl/ or /ˈæd.mɚl̩/

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Noun

Singular admiral

Plural admirals

Admiral Nelson

(countable)

1. An admiral is the person in charge of a navy or fleet of ships, like a general in the army.

   Horatio Nelson is a famous British admiral.

2. An admiral is a high rank naval officer who is allowed to fly his own flag.

   We could easily recognize the admiral's ship because of his flag.