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deputy vs second-in-command

second-in-command vs deputy

deputy and second-in-command both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deputy Yes No No No
second-in-command Yes No No No
As nouns, second-in-command is a hyponym of deputy; that is, second-in-command is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deputy:
  • deputy: an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
  • second-in-command: someone who relieves a commander
Other hyponyms of deputy include vicar-general, vice-regent.
deputy (noun) second-in-command (noun)
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent someone who relieves a commander
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
Difference between deputy and second-in-command

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