"drill instructor" meaning in All languages combined

See drill instructor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: drill instructors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} drill instructor (plural drill instructors)
  1. (US military) The generic term for the principal instructor of fresh military recruits undergoing basic training in the various branches of the United States military, routinely abbreviated to the initialism DI; always filled by enlisted personnel (a sergeant or petty officer). Wikipedia link: drill instructor Tags: US Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-drill_instructor-en-noun-N4~drtCK Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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