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capitan

Pronunciation: /kæpɪˈtæn/

The English word “capitan” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Captain (in Spanish-speaking contexts).

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish capitán. Doublet of captain and chieftain.

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