Synonyms & related words for lieutenant

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lieutenant — including sublieutenant, sergeant, deputy, commander, colonel, commandant. 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 lieutenant

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

Synonyms for lieutenant

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

Where does lieutenant come from?

The word lieutenant breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: lieu-, from Latin locus (“place”); and -ten, from Latin teneo (“hold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.