Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "commander" can be used as noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

follower

Capable Of

order attack

Derived Terms

arch-commander archcommander co-commander commander in chief commander-in-chief commanderess commanderless commanderlike commanderly commandership commandress subcommander tactical air commander undercommander wing commander

Derived From

command

Context

military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

commissioned naval officer leader military officer military personnel officer

Type Of (IsA)

commissioned naval officer leader member of organisation organization member person

Related Terms

commandery

Related Terms

above above captain army army boss army title beetle boss captain charge chief command commandry commodore general higher honorary in charge in chief leader legion of honour lieutenant commander mallet military military ranks naval naval commodore navy navy officer officer order paving president president title rank ranks sail loft ship ship officer title wooden

Synonym Network

air force officer commanding officer

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