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midshipman

/mɪdˈʃɪpmən/ noun · British & US
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What does midshipman mean?

noun

A junior officer in the navy, ranking below a sub-lieutenant. A midshipman is typically a young officer in training.

Example

"The midshipman was tasked with navigating the ship through treacherous waters."

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