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Commandant: meaning, definitions and examples

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commandant

 

[ หŒkษ’mษ™nหˆdษ‘หnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military context

A commandant is a military officer in charge of a particular area or unit. This term is commonly used to refer to the officer overseeing a military academy or a specific cadet training program. The commandant typically holds significant authority and is responsible for the training, discipline, and welfare of the personnel under their command. In many cases, the role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of military protocols and operations.

Synonyms

chief, director, officer.

Examples of usage

  • The commandant of the academy addressed the cadets during the ceremony.
  • She was appointed as the commandant of the military base last year.
  • The commandant issued new training protocols to enhance preparedness.
  • Historically, the commandant had significant influence in military strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "commandant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comandante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคพเค‚เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommandant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komandan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฐะฝะดะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dowรณdca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡ๆฎๅฎ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commandant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comandante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komutan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ น๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veliteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๆŒฅๅฎ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komandant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฐะฝะดะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komandant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comandante

Etymology

The term 'commandant' comes from the French word 'commandant', which is derived from the verb 'commander', meaning 'to command'. The word was first used in the French language in the 17th century and originally referred to an officer in charge of a battalion or a fort. Over time, it has been adopted into English military terminology to denote a similar role within different branches of the military. The role of a commandant can vary intricately depending on the country and military system, influencing how training and operational authority are structured. In modern times, the title is often associated with military academies, where the commandant plays a crucial role in shaping the leadership and operational readiness of future military officers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,719, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.