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ranker

ran·ker

UK/ˈɹæ̞ŋkə/ US/ˈɹæ̝ŋkɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status

2.

an enlisted soldier who serves in the ranks of the armed forces

Origin

From rank + -er (agent noun suffix).

Phrases

  • gentleman ranker

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