commandernoun [ C ]
uk/kəˈmɑːn.dər/us/kəˈmæn.dɚ/C2 also Commander an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in many countries' naval forces:
Commander Phillips/James Phillips
[ as form of address ] Yes, Commander.
More examples
- The soldiers fired as soon as their commander gave the order.
- The commander paid tribute to the courage of his troops.
- The commander has asked us to send reinforcements.
- The troops will go into action as soon as their commander gives the word.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Ranks in the Navy
- admiral
- commodore
- fleet admiral
- midshipman
- petty officer
- PO
- rear admiral
- seaman
- sub lieutenant