commandant
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒməndænt/
The English word “commandant” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
- A military rank equivalent to major used in some countries, especially when derived from French usage.
- lieutenant-colonel
Etymology
From French commandant.
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