🎖️sergeant-major

noun
/ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example Sentences

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

Synonyms

senior officer, NCO, warrant officer, drillmaster, disciplinarian

Antonyms

recruit, private, subordinate

Collocations

sergeant-major of the army, regimental sergeant-major, company sergeant-major, parade sergeant-major

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