(military) An army officer title for the rank of lieutenant colonel, found in many countries.

(informal, politics) a military coup d'état instigated by a group of unit commanders, a faction of the military, and not the military establishment

plural of chicken colonel

plural of colonels' coup

plural of lieutenant-colonel

plural of Kentucky Colonel

The highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, recognizing noteworthy accomplishments and service to a community, state or a nation.

A colonel, as opposed to the lower rank lieutenant colonel (which is also addressed as colonel).

plural of colonel general

(military) A general officer's rank in some nations' militaries, corresponding to the rank of either a lieutenant general or full general in the United States rank system.