commandant

noun

com·​man·​dant ˈkä-mən-ˌdänt How to pronounce commandant (audio)
-ˌdant
Synonyms of commandantnext
: commanding officer

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the commandant of a naval district
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With a German commandant enraged, Edmonds stood his ground and invoked prisoners' rights under international law. — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Camp Lejeune’s commandant—a man who commanded both respect and wonder—hosted a reception to introduce us to base and community leadership. — Jay Sloves, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2026 Admiral Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, said the discovery reconnects the service to a defining moment in its history. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The controversial wording was later removed after two Democratic lawmakers put a hold on Lunday’s nomination for commandant until the manual was changed. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commandant

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First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of commandant was in 1687

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commandant

noun
com·​man·​dant ˈkäm-ən-ˌdant How to pronounce commandant (audio)
-ˌdänt
: an officer in command

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