👨‍✈️Commander

noun
/kəˈmændər/

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
a person in authority, especially over a military group

Example Sentences

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

The commander led his troops into battle.

Synonyms

leader, general, chief, captain, officer
Entry 1
leader, general, chief, captain
Entry 2
chief, leader, officer, captain, general

Antonyms

subordinate, follower, private
Entry 1
subordinate, follower, private
Entry 2
follower, subordinate

Collocations

military commander, commanding officer, field commander, commander in chief, naval commander
Entry 1
military commander, commanding officer, field commander
Entry 2
military commander, field commander, commander in chief, naval commander

More Example Sentences

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