comandante — meaning in English
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English meaning
- commandant noun An officer in charge of a particular military unit, base, or academy.
- commander noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
- officer noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
- spearhead noun The pointed tip of a spear.
Senses
comandante is used for these senses in English:
- commandant (military) A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
- commanding officer The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.
- officer One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
- spearhead One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
commander — full definition
- noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
- noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
- noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.