Colonel vs. Coloner

Colonelnoun

A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

Colonernoun

(obsolete) A colonist.

Colonelverb

(intransitive) To act as or like a colonel.

Colonernoun

A colonist.

Colonelnoun

The chief officer of a regiment; an officer ranking next above a lieutenant colonel and next below a brigadier general.

Colonelnoun

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

Colonelnoun

a rank of officer in the army and in the US air force, above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier or brigadier general.

Colonelnoun

short for lieutenant colonel

Colonel

Colonel (; abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations.