commandant

noun

com·​man·​dant ˈkä-mən-ˌdänt How to pronounce commandant (audio)
-ˌdant

Examples of commandant in a Sentence

the commandant of a naval district
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Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of commandant was in 1687

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“Commandant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commandant. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

commandant

noun
com·​man·​dant ˈkäm-ən-ˌdant How to pronounce commandant (audio)
-ˌdänt
: an officer in command

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