corporal
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɔɹpɝəɫ// UK //kˈɔːpɹəl// cor·po·ral
n. a low-ranking officer in the army or air force. This person is usually one step above a private and leads a small group of soldiers.
n. a non-commissioned officer rank in many armed forces, typically positioned above a private and below a sergeant. Refers to a specific grade of leadership within a military hierarchy.
The corporal gave the soldiers their orders for the morning.
After three years of service, she was promoted to corporal and took charge of her first squad.
The corporal was responsible for ensuring that the junior enlisted personnel maintained their equipment according to the strict standards of the infantry division.
Usage
Commonly used as a title before a surname, such as 'Corporal Jones'.