commander Meaning & Definition
What Does Commander Mean?
As a noun, commander means one in an official position of command or control. It can also mean commanding officer.
Quick Facts About Commander
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kə-ˈman-dər/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | commanding officer, air force officer and commandant |
| Antonyms | crew, crewman and crewmate |
| Plural | commanders |
Commander Definition (Noun)
- one in an official position of command or control: such as
- commanding officer
- the presiding officer of a society or organization
- a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
Synonyms of Commander
Commander synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Commander
Commander in a Sentence
a surrender of the fort by the commander without a single shot having been fired
the intrepid commander of the HMS Surprise
Word Forms & Grammar
com·mand·er·ship noun
commander
commanders
commandership
commanderships
commander (plural commanders)
Words That Rhyme With Commander
Origin of Commander
From Middle English comaundour, commaunder, comaunder, borrowed from Old French comandeor, cumandeur, from comander. By surface analysis, command + -er. See command.
First Known Use
14th century
How Do You Say Commander?
You say commander as /kə-ˈman-dər/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (man).
Questions People Ask About Commander
What part of speech is commander?
Commander is a noun.
What is another word for commander?
Words with a similar meaning to commander include commanding officer, air force officer and commandant. See the full list of commander synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of commander?
The plural of commander is commanders.