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second lieutenant

noun

  1. The lowest rank of a commissioned army officer, below a lieutenant.

  2. The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, United States Air Force, or United States Marine Corps, below a first lieutenant. The rank of second lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of ensign.

Synonymscoronet, ensign

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