Colonel (noun)

A rank of officer in the army or air force, above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.

Origin:

The word colonel comes from the late middle english word "colonnel" which is derived from the old italian word "colonello" which means "commander of a column of troops".

Examples:

1. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel.
2. The Colonel was the commanding officer of the battalion.
3. He was a retired Colonel.
4. The Colonel lead the troops into battle.
5. The Colonel was highly respected by his men.