Main Entry: com·mand·er

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈman-dər\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : one in an official position of command or control: as a : commanding officer b : the presiding officer of a society or organization
2 : a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant commander and below a captain

— com·mand·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun