admiralship
|ad-mi-ral-ship|
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/ˈædmərəlˌʃɪp/
rank of admiral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admiralship' originates from the word 'admiral,' which comes from the Arabic term 'amir al-bahr,' meaning 'commander of the sea.'
Historical Evolution
'admiral' evolved from the Old French 'amiral,' which was derived from the Arabic 'amir al-bahr.' The suffix '-ship' was added to denote the state or condition of being an admiral.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'commander of the sea,' but over time it evolved to represent the rank or office of an admiral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the position, rank, or office of an admiral.
He was proud of his admiralship and the responsibilities it entailed.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 16:06