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Commander

/kəˈmændər/
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(noun) One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

The commander gave orders that his men fire at once.
The commander exposed his men to gunfire.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ ordered his troops to hold their position.

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