sub-lieutenant

== English == === Etymology === From sub- + lieutenant. === Pronunciation === === Noun === sub-lieutenant (plural sub-lieutenants) (military, navy) A commissioned officer of the navy whose rank is immediately below that of a lieutenant. (UK) A commissioned officer of the Royal Navy ranking above a midshipman and below a lieutenant. (Australia, Canada, New Zealand) A commissioned officer of the navy ranking above an acting sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant. ==== Derived terms ==== acting sub-lieutenant ==== Related terms ==== sublieutenancy ==== Translations ====