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Pronunciation: [kˈapəɹə͡l] (IPA)

Caporal is a French word meaning corporal or leader of a squad. In military terms, it refers to a non-commissioned officer who holds rank below sergeant. Synonyms for Caporal in French include caporal-chef, caporal-fourrier, and caporal-infirmier. In other languages, synonyms for Caporal include corporal in English, Korporal in German, caporale in Italian and sargento segundo in Spanish. While each term may vary slightly in definition and duties, they all refer to a leader and important figure in the military hierarchy. Understanding these synonyms is crucial for communicating in a multi-lingual military setting.
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"You're a pair of idiots," said Doggie, sitting down between them, and taking out his pink packet of Caporal.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke
On the evening of that day the French soldiers, with antique republican camaraderie, saluted their commander as le petit Caporal for his personal bravery in the fray, and this endearing phrase helped to immortalize the affair of the bridge of Lodi.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
On the table were some wonderful lucid china bowls filled with cigarettes, Parascho and Caporal ordinaire, Egyptian and every imaginable kind.
"War and the Weird"
Forbes Phillips R. Thurston Hopkins

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