fleet admiral
military rank
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A fleet admiral is the highest rank in the navy, indicated by five stars. This rank is equivalent to a general in the army or air force. The term "admiral" itself has ancient origins, likely stemming from the Arabic "amīr al-baḥr," meaning "commander of the sea". Historically, admirals were often high-ranking officials responsible for naval administration rather than commanding ships directly. The rank of fleet admiral was first used in 1942.12
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