master chief petty officer of the navy

noun phrase

: the ranking petty officer in the navy serving as adviser to the chief of naval operations

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of master chief petty officer of the navy was in 1966

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“Master chief petty officer of the navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20chief%20petty%20officer%20of%20the%20navy. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

master chief petty officer of the navy

noun
: a master chief petty officer in the navy who advises the chief of naval operations
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