commander
commander
an officer in charge of people or a military unit
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commander with Russian translation
commander usage examples
Все слушали, когда говорил командир.
Everyone listened when the commander spoke.
Командир проверил карту перед заданием.
The commander checked the map before the mission.
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commander synonyms
What's the difference between commander / captain / chief / leader / officer
the exact headword; an officer in charge of people or a military unit
The commander gave the order to move forward.
often a leader of a team, ship, or a lower-ranking military officer; less general than commander
The ship's captain welcomed the passengers aboard.
a person in charge of an organization, group, or tribe; broader and less specifically military than commander
The police chief announced new safety measures.
a person who guides or directs others; more general and less official than commander
She is a natural leader in difficult situations.
a person with authority, especially in the military or police; wider and often lower in specificity than commander
The officer checked everyone's documents.
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How to pronounce commander and what this word means
commander means commander. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce commander
/kəˈmɑːndə/
commander translation
commander
commander examples
Everyone listened when the commander spoke.
commander transcription
/kəˈmɑːndə/, /kəˈmændər/
Questions about this word
commander meaning: what does it mean?
an officer in charge of people or a military unit
commander pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
commander is pronounced as /kəˈmɑːndə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
commander definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Everyone listened when the commander spoke. Translation: Все слушали, когда говорил командир.
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