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commander in Dutch

commander in Dutch is commandant, bevelhebber, fregatkapitein — commander means a person who leads and directs a military force or unit.

commander in Dutch

commandant
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
bevelhebber
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
fregatkapitein
noun
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
kapitein-luitenant ter zee
noun
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
aanvoerder
noun
One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
gezagvoerderm
noun
One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
commandeur
noun
A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.

What does "commander" mean?

  1. noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
    "The commander briefed his troops before dawn."
  2. noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
    "She was promoted to commander after ten years of service."
  3. noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.
    "He became commander of the local fire department."
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commander in a sentence

  • The commander briefed his troops before dawn.
  • She was promoted to commander after ten years of service.
  • He became commander of the local fire department.

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What is "commander" in Dutch?

"commander" in Dutch is commandant, bevelhebber, fregatkapitein. commander means: A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.

How do you use "commander" in a sentence?

Example: "The commander briefed his troops before dawn." In Dutch, "commander" is commandant, bevelhebber, fregatkapitein.

Are there other ways to say "commander" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "commander": commandant, bevelhebber, fregatkapitein, kapitein-luitenant ter zee, aanvoerder, gezagvoerderm.

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