Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who is in charge of a ship, aircraft, or sports team, responsible for leadership and management.
Captain
/ˈkæptən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He captains us, he does not coddle us.
"At your pleasure, captain," replied Rabaud.
I am its captain, and my name is Captain Nemo.
Etymology:
From Middle English capitaine, from Middle French, from Late Latin capitāneus, meaning chief or leader, derived from Latin caput meaning head.
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