Captain
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus ("chief") which is itself derived from the Latin word for "head" (caput).
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Nautical - Military rank - French - Latin
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The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types of captain (nautical, naval and army) often exists in literature, drama and real life. The customs indicated are necessary to avoid confusion at sea when the question of "Who is in charge of the ship?" may be a matter of life and death.
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| ► | Naval |
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| ► | Air Force |
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| ► | Civil Aviation |
| ► | Insignia |
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