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captain

/kæptən/ noun · British & US
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What does captain mean?

noun

A person in command of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; a senior officer in the armed forces. A person who is in charge of a team or group.

Example

"The captain of the ship gave the order to set sail."

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