noun
- Plural of colonel; military officers who rank above a major and below a brigadier general.
Usage: Standard military rank in most armed forces
Examples
- The coronels met with the general to discuss the strategic plan.
- Several coronels were promoted to brigadier general last year.
- The regiment was commanded by two experienced coronels.
- Coronels typically oversee multiple companies of soldiers.
- The coronels wore their dress uniforms to the ceremony.