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officer class

[/ˈɔːfɪsər klɑːs/]
nounpl: officer classes
classe de oficiais
1. The social group or military rank comprising commissioned officers, particularly in military or naval contexts
He came from the officer class and was trained at the military academy.
Ele vinha da classe de oficiais e foi treinado na academia militar.
2. The privileged social stratum associated with military officers, historically characterized by higher education and social status
The officer class maintained strict codes of conduct and honor.
A classe de oficiais mantinha códigos estritos de conduta e honra.
Synonyms
commissioned officersofficer corpsmilitary elite
Antonyms
enlisted menlower ranksenlisted class

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classe de oficiais
Standard term used in military contexts
Portugal
corpo de oficiais
Alternative term emphasizing the collective body rather than social class
Brazil
elite militar
Sometimes used to emphasize the social prestige aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise from the ranks to the officer class
officer class privilege
officer class mentality
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