commodore

/ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/

UK: /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/

KƆ · mə · doɹ (3 syllables)

English Noun Top 14,876

Definition

A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur. See command, compare commend (a doublet), and mandate.