Admiralty (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The office of admiral.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The admiralty building on the waterfront was a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture.
• He rose through the ranks to become a highly respected member of the admiralty, overseeing naval strategy for the country.
• The admiralty issued a statement apologizing for the mistake that had led to the tragic loss of life at sea.
• After the war, the admiralty was tasked with reorganizing the naval forces and determining new priorities.
• The admiralty was also responsible for maintaining the merchant marine fleet and regulating maritime trade.

Hypernyms

• Office
• Situation
• Post
• Berth
• Spot
• Billet
• Place

Meaning ²

The department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain).

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The Admiralty was responsible for the administration of the Royal Navy during World War I.
• In 1964, the Admiralty was merged with the War Office and the Air Ministry to form the Ministry of Defence.
• The Admiralty building in Whitehall, London, was the headquarters of the Royal Navy from 1726 to 1964.
• The First Lord of the Admiralty was the civilian head of the Royal Navy and was responsible for its administration.
• The Admiralty was also responsible for the development of new naval technologies, including radar and sonar.