commander

Definition

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

Etymology

From Middle English comaundour, commaunder, comaunder, borrowed from Old French comandeor, cumandeur, from comander. By surface analysis, command + -er. See command.

Example Sentences

• "I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met."
• "Instead, Korda squeezes Eisenhower’s extraordinary two-term presidency — not to mention his stints as president of Columbia University and commander of NATO forces — into 140 themeless pages."
• "Shepard: I don't take orders from you anymore, remember? Anderson: Consider yourself reinstated... Commander."