Commandant Meaning
/ˈkɒməndænt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
nounA military rank equivalent to major used in some countries, especially when derived from French usage.
Sentence Examples
The commandant decided that everyone had to leave the ship.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strict ____ inspected every corner of the military base at dawn.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The strict ____ oversaw the training of all new military recruits.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂-der. Proto-Italic *manus Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *dʰéh₁tder. Proto-Italic *-ðō Proto-Italic *manuðō Latin mandō Latin commendō ▲ Latin mandōinflu. Latin commandāre Old French comander Middle French commander French commanderder. French commandant English commandant From French commandant.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strict ____ inspected every corner of the military base at dawn.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The strict ____ oversaw the training of all new military recruits.