Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lieut

Abbreviation

/luːˈtɛnənt/

Definition

An abbreviation for ‘lieutenant’, a military or police officer of a low rank.

Examples

The lieut was in charge of organizing the training exercises for the new recruits.
During the meeting, the lieut presented the report on the recent operations.

Meaning

In military contexts, a lieut is a position held by officers who are typically responsible for leading smaller units or serving as assistants to higher-ranking officers.