Lieutenant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /lü-ˈte-nənt/ lieu·ten·ant

Meaning & Definition of Lieutenant

Lieutenant (noun)

  1. an official empowered to act for a higher official
  2. an aide or representative of another in the performance of duty, assistant
  3. first lieutenant

Lieutenant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who helps a more skilled person

    "the drug lord has a pair of brutal lieutenants who do most of his dirty work for him"

    similar: adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick
    related: attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lieutenant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lieutenant:

adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick

Related Words for Lieutenant

attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp

Origin & Etymology of Lieutenant

Middle English, from Anglo-French lieu tenant, from liu + tenant holding, from tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre thin

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Lieutenant

lieutenant colonel, lieutenant commander, lieutenant general, lieutenant governor, lieutenant junior grade, first lieutenant, flight lieutenant, second lieutenant

Frequently Asked Questions about Lieutenant

What does "Lieutenant" mean?

"Lieutenant" means an official empowered to act for a higher official. As a noun, it is defined as: an official empowered to act for a higher official.

What is another word for "Lieutenant"?

Other words for "Lieutenant" include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor and deputy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lieutenant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lieutenant"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lieutenant". Common alternatives include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper and helpmate.

How do you use "Lieutenant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lieutenant" in a sentence: "the drug lord has a pair of brutal lieutenants who do most of his dirty work for him".

Is "Lieutenant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lieutenant" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lieutenant"?

"Lieutenant" is pronounced /lü-ˈte-nənt/ and divided into syllables as lieu·ten·ant.

What is the origin of the word "Lieutenant"?

"Lieutenant" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French lieu tenant, from liu + tenant holding, from tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre thin. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Lieutenant" meaning "a person who helps a more skilled person"?

When "Lieutenant" (noun) means a person who helps a more skilled person, synonyms include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice and assistant.