captainnounmasculine/kɐpiˈtɐ̃w/mediumca·pi·tãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA senior officer who commands a military or naval unit.The captain gave orders.He is the captain of the ship.syncommanderleaderEtymologyDo latim 'capitaneus'Related wordscapitaniacapitãocapitães