What is Admiral?
'''Admiral''' is the highest rank in a [[navy]]. The term is used internationally by many countries. It derives originally from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''[[emīr]]'' (= commander), and came to English by way of Old [[French language|French]] and [[Latin]].<ref>''Concise Oxford Dictionary'', 9th ed p 18.</ref> Variations on the term are: *Admiral of the Fleet: originally, the Admiral in charge of an operational [[Fleet (ships)|fleet]], later used to designate senior status. *Vice-Admiral: step lower in rank than Admiral. *Rear-Admiral: two steps lower in rank than Admiral. *[[Admiralty]]: the department of [[government]] which administers the navy. **Admiralty Board: committee of the Ministry of Defence ([[UK]]) *Admiral: a [[butterfly]] of vivid color belonging to the [[Nymphalid]] family. == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Admirals| ]] [[Category:Military ranks]]