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commandera person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmændər/

Example Sentences

  • The space mission commander forgot to pack snacks for the 6-month journey to Mars.
  • The fire department commander coordinated the rescue operation efficiently.
  • Even the base commander couldn't figure out how to use the new coffee machine.

commander

NOUN

[/kəˈmændər/]

a person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

a person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation
💡 Concept

a person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

The commander stands with his defender, surveying the remainder!
🎵 Rhyme

The commander stands with his defender, surveying the remainder!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈmændər/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈmɑːndə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootcommand
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

reminderremainderdefender
reminder
remainder
defender

🔗Collocations

military commander
commanding officer
field commander
supreme commander
naval commander
wing commander

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The space mission commander forgot to pack snacks for the 6-month journey to Mars.

The fire department commander coordinated the rescue operation efficiently.

😄 Fun example

Even the base commander couldn't figure out how to use the new coffee machine.

The commander's strategic decisions led to victory in the battle.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

leaderchiefcaptaindirectorofficer

Antonyms

followersubordinateprivate

Related

commandcontrolauthoritymilitaryleadership

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