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commander

Meaning in simple English

US /kəˈmændɚ/ · UK /kəˈmɑːndə/

commander means: A person who leads and controls a military unit or organization.

noun

MILITARY LEADERB2

A person who leads and controls a military unit or organization.

  • The commander gave the order.
  • Two commanders met to discuss the battle.
  • He became commander of the fleet last year.

How to use it: commander of something (She is the commander of the rescue unit.)

Similar words: commanding officer, leader

Common phrases: army commander, commander of something, military commander

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