Commander

Pronunciation: /kəˈmændər/

Commander (noun)

  1. A person in charge of a group of soldiers or a military operation.
  2. An officer who is in charge of a ship or a naval unit.
  3. A senior officer in charge of a police department or unit.

Examples

  • The commander led the troops into battle.
  • A skilled commander can change the outcome of a war.

Common collocations: military commander, lead troops, strategic commander, ship commander, navigate the ship

Synonyms of Commander

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Commander

  • referring to someone under authority