sergeant major

noun — 6 senses

sergeant major

noun
1

Canada A senior, noncommissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soldiers' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.

2

US The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a first sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps it ranks above First Sergeant and is equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant.

Plural sergeants major

3

UK An appointment (not a rank) in the British Army and Royal Marines, denoting the most senior non-commissioned officer in a battalion, regiment or company.

Plural sergeants major

4

Singapore An appointment (not a rank) in the Singapore Army and National Cadet Corps, denoting the most senior non-commissioned officer in a battalion, regiment, company or unit.

Plural sergeants major

5

A pintano, (Abudefduf saxatilis), a species of damselfish.

6

Abrota ganga, a butterfly of Southeast Asia.

Derived terms
company sergeant major, regimental sergeant major, sergeant major loach, sergeant-majorly, staff sergeant major

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