captain

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: cap-tain (2)
English Definition

The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team.

Example Sentence

He is the captain of our cricket team.

US IPA /ˈkæptɪn/
UK IPA /ˈkæptɪn/

Synonyms

leader commander chief head pilot

Antonyms

follower subordinate