Colonel vs. Coloner — What's the Difference?

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.

(obsolete) A colonist.

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

A colonist.

A commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general.

One who holds this rank or a similar rank in another military organization.

An honorary nonmilitary title awarded by some states of the United States.

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).

(intransitive) To act as or like a colonel.

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

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