Koronel

colonelnoun

Alternative meanings

A senior military rank or a person holding that rank in the army, police, or another uniformed organization, depending on the country and context.

Pronunciation

ko-ro-NEL

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from coronel/colonel. In formal contexts, Colonel or Koronel may appear.

Variants or conjugations

koronel; colonel; army colonel; military officer; military rank

Related words and expressions

military; army; officer; soldier; general; captain; major; commander; government

Meaning and usage notes

Koronel is used for the military rank. In official texts, Colonel may also appear due to English influence. The exact rank depends on the institution or country.