commander

Word parts

command + -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /kəˈmændɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəˈmɑːndə/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular commander

Plural commanders

1. (countable) A commander is a person who controls and directs an organization.

   (military) The new commander of the Naval Fleet will be taking over next week.

Related words

• command
• commandant