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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/

Korean meaning: 지휘관, 사령관

Korean pronunciation: 커**맨**더

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

commander concept
💡 Concept

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

commander rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The commander stands with his defender, surveying the remainder!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈmændər/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈmɑːndə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootcommand
Suffix--er

Origin

라틴어 'commandare'에서 유래되었습니다. 'com-(함께)' + 'mandare(맡기다, 명령하다)'의 합성어로, 원래는 '함께 맡기다'라는 의미였지만 점차 '명령하다'의 의미로 발전했습니다.

🎵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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