commandant

UK /ˈkɒməndənt/ US /ˈkɒməndænt/

noun 4

Definitions

noun

A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.

A military rank equivalent to major used in some countries, especially when derived from French usage.

lieutenant-colonel

noun

Title for the officer in charge of a commando or district.

ADJ.

major

COMMANDANT + NOUN

colonel, everyone, lieutenant

ADV.

such

noun — an officer in command of a military unit

The commandant decided that everyone had to leave the ship.

Tatoeba · #2499073

Senior officers, such as the commandant (major), lieutenant colonel, and colonel, hold key responsibilities within operational units.

Tatoeba · #13362847

i Register

In some senses, commandant is marked as historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.

not saved

0 chars