Synonyms & related words for colonel

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of colonel — including brigadier, lieutenant, commander, commandant, sublieutenant, jemadar. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to colonel

Explore words related to colonel — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include colonelcy, sergeant, havildar, subcommander, adjutancy, adjutant, generals, corporal. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for colonel

Common synonyms for colonel include brigadier, lieutenant, commander, commandant, sublieutenant, jemadar, marshal, captain — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does colonel come from?

The word colonel breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root colonel, from Italian colonna (“column (of soldiers)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.