ETYM French, orig. p. pr. of commander.
A commander; the commanding officer of a place, or of a body of men.
ETYM Cf. French commandeur. Related to Commodore, Commender.
1. A commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain.
2. Someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others.
1. Qui commande dans une place, ou qui commande des troupes, une troupe.
2. Officier qui commande.