commander — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   Examples

   I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met.

   More examples (1)

   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.

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

   Examples

   Shepard: I don't take orders from you anymore, remember? Anderson: Consider yourself reinstated... Commander.

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

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

5. The chief officer of a commandry.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

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

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

8. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza.

9. A soldier who has attained the rank of sergeant or higher

   Usage

   • Singapore

Noun

1. an officer in command of a military unit

   Synonyms

   commanding officercommandant

   Broader terms

   military officerofficer

2. someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others

   Broader terms

   leader

3. a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain

   Broader terms

   commissioned naval officer

4. an officer in the airforce

   Synonyms

   air force officer

   Broader terms

   military personnel