SERGEANT MAJOR


Meaning of SERGEANT MAJOR in English

noun (often used as a title)

1.

a soldier of middle rank in the British army who is responsible for helping the officer who organizes the affairs of a particular regiment (= a large group of soldiers)

2.

a soldier in the US army of the highest rank of non-commissioned officers

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