Admiral

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Admiral is the highest rank in a navy. The term is used internationally by many countries. It derives originally from the Arabic word emīr (= commander), and came to English by way of Old French and Latin.^[1]

Variations on the term are:

Admiral of the Fleet: originally, the Admiral in charge of an operational fleet, later used to designate senior status.
Vice-Admiral: step lower in rank than Admiral.
Rear-Admiral: two steps lower in rank than Admiral.
Admiralty: the department of government which administers the navy.
- Admiralty Board: committee of the Ministry of Defence (UK)
Admiral: a butterfly of vivid color belonging to the Nymphalid family.

References

↑ Concise Oxford Dictionary, 9th ed p 18.

[1] Concise Oxford Dictionary, 9th ed p 18.

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