Definition

A person who shares the role of captain with another, leading a team or group together.

Example

The cocaptains worked closely to ensure the team was well-prepared for the championship.

Conversation

Did you hear that Jake became the new cocaptain of the soccer team?

No way! That’s awesome; he really deserves it.

Yeah, I think having a cocaptain will help the team work better together.

Definitely! It’ll be great to have someone to share the leadership with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cocaptain → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "captain" (from Old French *capitain*, meaning leader or chief). The word "cocaptain" refers to a person who shares the leadership role with another captain.

Memory Tip

Think of two leaders working "together" ('co-') as captains on a ship — that's what a cocaptain is.

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