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Captain

🔄 Synonyms of "Captain"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
masternoun	Someone who has control over something or someone.
chieftainnoun	A leader of a clan or tribe.
skippernoun	(nautical) The master of a ship.
sea captainnoun	The captain of a ship, as distinguished from a captain in the army.
police chiefnoun	The head or leader of a police department or constabulary of a local government.
police captainnoun	(law enforcement) A high-level officer in a police department who is usually responsible for an entire district or precinct.
senior pilotnoun	the pilot ins charge of an airship
head waiter	—

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Captain"

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Word	Definition
police chiefnoun	The head or leader of a police department or constabulary of a local government.
chieftainnoun	A leader of a clan or tribe.
masternoun	Someone who has control over something or someone.
sea captainnoun	The captain of a ship, as distinguished from a captain in the army.
skippernoun	(nautical) The master of a ship.
head waiternoun	—
police captainnoun	(law enforcement) A high-level officer in a police department who is usually responsible for an entire district or precinct.
senior pilotnoun	the pilot ins charge of an airship
captnoun	Abbreviation of captain. [A chief or leader.]
comandantenoun	commandant
officernoun	One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
commandernoun	One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
sargenoun	(seduction community) An instance of sarging.
commandantnoun	(military) A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
commissionernoun	An official in charge of a government department, especially a police force.
bossnoun	A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
chiefnoun	The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
detectivenoun	(law enforcement) A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator.
capitannoun	(historical) Captain (in Spanish-speaking contexts).
colonelnoun	A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).