noun
commandery
Commandery (noun) means an area of land ruled by a commander.
noun
1
An area of land ruled by a commander.
2
The smallest part of an estate, once run by a knightly order's commander.
3
One of several regional units used to govern parts of ancient China.
4
A local branch of a secret society, particularly one linked to the Knights Templar.
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Etymology
Came into English from French commanderie, which goes back through Late Latin commendaria to Latin commendare. In the sense of a Chinese administrative division, it is used as a translation of 府 (fǔ) and 郡 (jùn).
Synonyms
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commandership
Rhymes for commandery
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What is the meaning of commandery?
"commandery" (noun) means an area of land ruled by a commander.
What is another word for commandery?
Other words for "commandery" include commandership.
What are the different meanings of commandery?
"commandery" has 3 main meanings: 1. An area of land ruled by a commander; 2. The smallest part of an estate, once run by a knightly order's commander; 3. One of several regional units used to govern parts of ancient China.
