full colonel

Noun

A colonel, as opposed to the lower rank lieutenant colonel (which is also addressed as colonel).

Japanese Meaning

大佐

After years of distinguished service, she was finally promoted to a full colonel and assumed command of the brigade.

長年の卓越した勤務の末、彼女はついに正規の大佐に昇進し、旅団の指揮を執った。

Sense（1）

A colonel, as opposed to the lower rank lieutenant colonel (which is also addressed as colonel).

full colonels

（ plural ）