English · Word Candidate

sergeant

/ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sergeants

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hạng quân đội UK với mã NATO OR-6, cao hơn hạ sĩ quan và thấp hơn các hàm sĩ quan cấp ủy

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hạng cao nhất của sĩ quan không ủy nhiệm trong một số lực lượng quân sự và cảnh sát

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Noun

“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “sergeant” mean?

A UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks.

Is “sergeant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.