commodorenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɒm.ə.dɔːr/us/ˈkɑː.mə.dɔːr/also Commodore an officer of high rank in the navy, or the person in charge of a sailing organization:
Commodore Perry/Matthew Perry
[ as form of address ] Yes, Commodore.
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Ranks in the Navy
- admiral
- commander
- fleet admiral
- midshipman
- petty officer
- PO
- rear admiral
- seaman
- sub lieutenant