Meaning & use
military officer
A person who holds a position of authority and command in the armed forces.
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The military officer briefed the troops on the mission just before dawn.
She was the first woman promoted to that rank as a military officer in her country's navy.
A note on using this word
Officers hold a commission granting authority over enlisted personnel, unlike non-commissioned ranks like sergeant.
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