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Fleet Admiral

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fleet admiral

(Military) an officer holding the most senior commissioned rank in the US and certain other navies

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fleet′ ad`miral

the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, ranking next above admiral.

[1945–50]

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Noun

fleet admiral - an admiral of the highest rank

five-star admiral

flag officer - a senior naval officer above the rank of captain

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fleet admiral

n (US) → Großadmiral m

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