squadron leader

noun

A rank in the RAF, between that of flight lieutenant and wing commander, equivalent to an army major.

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Meanings

squadron leader1

nounsquadron leader (plural squadron leaders)

plural squadron leaders

  1. A rank in the RAF, between that of flight lieutenant and wing commander, equivalent to an army major.

    Synonyms: Sqn Ldr, squabbling bleeder

Squadron Leader2

nounSquadron Leader (plural Squadron Leaders)

plural Squadron Leaders

  1. Alternative letter-case form of squadron leader (found when the term is used as a title).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA rank in the RAF, between that of flight lieutenant and wing commander, equivalent to an army major.

Similar
Sqn Ldrsquabbling bleeder

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 空軍少校 /空军少校
  • 空軍少校 /空军少校 (kōngjūn shàoxiào)rank in the RAF
Greek επισμηναγός
  • επισμηναγός (episminagós)rank in the RAF
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APA

squadron leader. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squadron%20leader

MLA

“squadron leader.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squadron%20leader. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “squadron leader,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squadron%20leader.

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