Captain meaning

What does “captain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“captain” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.

captain

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
the naval officer in command of a military ship
Synonymsskipper
a policeman in charge of a precinct
Synonymspolice captain police chief
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
Synonymsmaster sea captain skipper
the leader of a group of people
“a captain of industry”
Synonymschieftain
the pilot in charge of an airship
Synonymssenior pilot
a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
Synonymsheadwaiter maitre d'hotel maitre d'

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University