captaincy Meaning & Definition
/ˈkæp.tɪnsiː/
What Does Captaincy Mean?
Captaincy is a noun that means The rank or status of a captain. It can also mean The jurisdiction of a captain.
Captaincy in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæp.tɪnsiː/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | captainship |
| Plural | captaincies |
Captaincy Definition (Noun)
- The rank or status of a captain.
- The jurisdiction of a captain.
- An administrative division of the former Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires.
Synonyms of Captaincy
Captaincy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
captaincy (countable and uncountable, plural captaincies)
Words That Rhyme With Captaincy
Origin of Captaincy
From captain + -cy. Piecewise doublet of chieftaincy.
Captaincy Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of captaincy is /ˈkæp.tɪnsiː/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kæp).
Frequently Asked Questions About Captaincy
What part of speech is captaincy?
Captaincy is a noun.
What is another word for captaincy?
Close synonyms of captaincy are captainship. See the full list of captaincy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of captaincy?
The plural of captaincy is captaincies.