commander

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

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

   • 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.
2. 2

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

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

   • Shepard: I don't take orders from you anymore, remember? Anderson: Consider yourself reinstated... Commander.
3. 3

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

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   1. 4

      A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various…

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

   2. 5

      The chief officer of a commandry.

   3. 6

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

   4. 7

      A rank within an honorary order

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

   5. 8

      Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza.

   6. 9

      A soldier who has attained the rank of sergeant or higher

   7. 10

      A surname.

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