colonel-in-chief

noun

The holder of a ceremonial position in a military regiment, often a member of the royal family.

Meanings

nouncolonel-in-chief (plural colonels-in-chief)

plural colonels-in-chief

  1. The holder of a ceremonial position in a military regiment, often a member of the royal family.
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