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Meaning of commander
A person in authority, especially one in charge of a military unit, organization, or operation.
Etymology of commander
The word "commander" originates from the Old French "commander," which is derived from the Latin "commandare," meaning "to commit, entrust, or command."
Historically, the term has been used to denote a person of high authority, particularly in military and naval contexts, with the first recorded use dating back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
leader
chief
officer
captain
director
manager
supervisor
executive
administrator
governor
head
boss
superior
overseer
president
chairman
chieftain
commander-in-chief
general
admiral
marshal
skipper
master
pilot
navigator
guide
coordinator
organizer
controller
regulator
leader-in-charge
headman
headwoman
prefect
provost
warden
custodian
caretaker
steward
superintendent
Definitions
- A person who leads, commands, or directs others, especially in a military, naval, or other formal context.
- The officer in command of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- A high-ranking officer in the police or other uniformed service.
Usage Examples
- The commander of the army led the troops into battle.
- She was appointed commander of the space mission.
- The police commander was responsible for coordinating the emergency response.
Antonyms
subordinate
follower
assistant
aide
deputy
servant
subject
inferior
junior
underling
apprentice
trainee
novice
recruit
private
civilian
non-combatant
spectator
bystander
observer
onlooker
spectator
passive
inactive
dormant
inactive
submissive
obedient
compliant
acquiescent
resigned
sheepish
meek
mild
gentle
docile