Commando
/kəˈmɑːndoʊ/
Definitions
A soldier trained in special operations, typically involving stealth and unconventional warfare.
/kəˈmɑːndoʊ/
A member of an elite military unit trained in special operations.
The commandos launched a daring nighttime raid.
💡 Simply: Imagine super-secret soldiers, highly skilled in sneaky missions. That's a commando!
👶 For kids: A special soldier who does secret missions.
More Examples
She dreamed of joining the elite commando unit.
How It's Used
"The commando unit successfully infiltrated the enemy base."
From Afrikaans *kommando*, ultimately from Dutch *commando*, meaning 'command'. Initially referring to a Boer military unit, it later broadened to encompass elite military units.
The term originated in the Boer Wars and initially referred to Boer irregular troops. Its modern usage reflects a shift to more formalized elite military units.
Memory tip
Think 'command' – they are highly trained and follow orders precisely.