''Kenraaliluutnantti'' (Lieutenant General) is an officer's rank in
Finland, immediately above (Major General) and below (General). In Finland, the rank is translated as
lieutenant general.
Finnish Defence Forces rank of is comparable to
Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-8. A is usually a commander of army or chief of staff of Finnish Defence Forces.
History and related ranks
Origin
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meaning
Meaning most commonly refers to:
* Meaning (linguistics), meaning which is communicated through the use of language
* Meaning (philosophy), definition, elements, and types of meaning discussed in philosophy
* Meaning (non-linguistic), a general te ...
'place holder', i.e. in lieu or on behalf of someone) as their representative, the lieutenant was titled general lieutenant to distinguish him from the lieutenants of ordinary captains.
See also
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Finnish military ranks
The Military ranks of Finland are the military insignia used by the Finnish Defence Forces. The ranks incorporates features from Swedish, German, and Russian armed forces. In addition, the system has some typically Finnish characteristics that are ...
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Military ranks of Finland
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