commander

B2
Pronunciation
/kəˈmandə/
/kəˈmɑːndə/
/kəˈmændɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.

3 Definition

One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.

4 Definition

A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.

5 Definition

The chief officer of a commandry.

6 Definition

A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.

7 Definition

A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.

8 Definition

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza.