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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 the country's military operations.
  • As commander in chief, the general made the difficult decision to order a full-scale retreat from the enemy's position.
  • In times of war, the monarch traditionally served as commander in chief of the kingdom's military, directing strategy and making key decisions.
  • The governor of the state, who also serves as commander in chief of the state militia, called out the troops to respond to the natural disaster.
  • During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the commander in chief of the United States Armed Forces, coordinating military efforts with the other Allied leaders.

Synonyms

  • Generalissimo
  • Commander-in-chief

Hypernyms

  • Commandant
  • Commander
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