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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

colonel-in-chief

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.33 in modern English

Syllables
colonel-in-chief
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The holder of a ceremonial position in a military regiment, often a member of the royal family.

Inflected Forms

colonels-in-chief (plural)

Questions

What does colonel-in-chief mean?
The holder of a ceremonial position in a military regiment, often a member of the royal family.

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