0 an officer of high rank in the army or air force:
Colonel is the military rank between lieutenant-colonel and brigadier.
Colonel Furlong
[ as form of address ] Yes, Colonel.
1 a military officer of high rank, above a major
The colonel's prestige and influence within the military ascended accordingly.
Sectional interests were especially powerful, and conquest was driven forward by ambitious colonels, civil servants and professional patriots.
The latter posting as an aide to a colonel was secured by a personal friend.
At the time, units were still known by their colonels' names.
Quoting the colonel, the article reviewed his qualifications for the office.
Nor was it a matter of blood or nobility, although status and seniority - whether of colonels or corporals - were important.
The journalist hated the soldiers of the colonel who were sitting down.
The journalist hated the soldiers of the colonels who were sitting down.
