Commander-in-chief (Noun)
Meaning
The officer who holds the supreme command; "in the U.S. the president is the commander in chief".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The President of the United States serves as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, overseeing all military operations.
- As commander-in-chief, the monarch traditionally holds a ceremonial role in the country's military.
- The newly elected president took the oath of office and assumed the role of commander-in-chief, vowing to protect the nation.
- In times of war, the commander-in-chief must make difficult decisions that affect the lives of thousands of soldiers.
- The general was appointed commander-in-chief of the joint task force, leading the coalition of international troops in the conflict.