Commandant

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/

Commandant (noun)

  1. A person in charge of a military unit or a specific area.
  2. An officer responsible for the security and management of a prison.

Examples

  • The commandant led the troops with great skill.
  • The commandant ensured the safety of the inmates.

Common collocations: military commandant, lead the commandant, prison commandant, oversee the commandant

Synonyms of Commandant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Commandant

  • — A subordinate is someone under the commandant's authority.
  • — A follower does not lead but follows the commandant's orders.