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Meaning of flag officer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flag officer

noun

Definitions

  1. A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above, such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.

  2. In addition to naval officers of Navy and the Coast Guard, a general officer in the Army, Marines, or Air Force with the rank of brigadier general or higher.