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colonel

The correct spelling is colonel.

How to pronounce colonel

/ˈkɜːnəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɜːnəl/

Say it like: Col-one-l

The correct spelling is colonel. 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 i…

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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).

verb

  1. 1.To act as or like a colonel.

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