Commandant (Noun)

Meaning

An officer in command of a military unit.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The commandant of the Marine Corps base was a highly respected and decorated officer.
• The new commandant of the Army unit was tasked with leading his troops into battle.
• The commandant of the Air Force base was responsible for overseeing the training of new recruits.
• As the commandant of the naval base, he was in charge of all operations and personnel.
• The commandant of the Special Forces unit was known for his bravery and tactical genius.

Synonyms

• Commanding Officer
• Commander

Hypernyms

• Military Officer

Hyponyms

• Generalissimo
• Wing Commander
• Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic
• Supreme Allied Commander Europe
• Commander In Chief

Related Words

• Command (verb)