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commando

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈmændoʊ/ · UK /kəˈmɑːndəʊ/

Forms: commandos

commando means: A soldier specially trained to carry out quick attacks in enemy areas.

noun

SPECIAL SOLDIERB2

A soldier specially trained to carry out quick attacks in enemy areas.

  • He was a commando in the army.
  • The commandos climbed the cliff at night.
  • She trained as a commando before joining the rescue team.

Similar words: special forces soldier

Common phrases: commando training, a commando, commando soldier

RAIDING UNITC1

A small group of soldiers trained to attack enemy areas quickly.

  • The commando attacked at dawn.
  • Two commandos landed behind enemy lines.
  • A small commando destroyed the enemy bridge.

Similar words: raiding force

Common phrases: army commando, commando raid, commando unit

Questions about commando

What does commando mean?

A soldier specially trained to carry out quick attacks in enemy areas.

What is commando in other languages?

Türkçe: komando · Español: comando · Français: commando · Deutsch: Kommandosoldat · Italiano: incursore · 日本語: 特殊部隊員

How do you pronounce commando?

In American English /kəˈmændoʊ/; in British English /kəˈmɑːndəʊ/.

How do you use commando in a sentence?

He was a commando in the army. The commandos climbed the cliff at night.

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