Commanders
/kəˈmændərz/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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A person who gives orders or commands.
/kəˈmændərz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person in charge of a group of people
The ship's commander gave the order to launch the lifeboats.
💡 Simply: A commander is like a boss, but usually in the military or a big organization. They're in charge and tell other people what to do.
👶 For kids: Someone who tells others what to do.
More Examples
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The army commanders planned a surprise attack.
How It's Used
Military
"The commanders led their troops into battle."
Business
"The project commanders oversaw all aspects of the project"
From Middle English *commandour*, from Old French *commandeor*, from *commander* "to command".
The word 'commander' has been used in military contexts since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Think of someone commanding an army.
Practice
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