commandant Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈkä-mən-ˌdänt
What Is Another Word for Commandant?
Instead of commandant you can say captain, commander or commanding officer depending on the context.
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Commandant as a Noun
1
one in official command especially of a military force or base
the commandant of a naval district
Synonyms & similar words
Commandant in a Sentence
the commandant of a naval district
Word Forms & Grammar
commandant
commandants
commandant (plural commandants)
Words That Rhyme With Commandant
Origin of Commandant
From French commandant.
First Known Use
1687
Commandant: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkä-mən-ˌdänt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | one in official command especially of a military force or base |
| Synonyms | captain, commander and commanding officer |
| Plural | commandants |
| First known use | 1687 |
Commandant Pronunciation
Commandant is pronounced /ˈkä-mən-ˌdänt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kä).