supreme commander

noun

supreme commander

the military officer in overall command of all forces in one theatre of operations

First recorded in 1940–45

Chávez is constantly remembered as “supreme commander” with variations such as “forever alive and eternal commander.”

As Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Crown Prince also ordered withdrawal of troops from the streets.

He was placed beside the supreme commander at the head of the entire army.

Two more Japanese divisions were sent out, with Prince Komatsu as supreme commander.

Should he become a Supreme Commander, even, this is one thing that does not change; it remains a give-and-take proposition.

As a part of this responsibility the assembly appoints and recalls the supreme commander of the armed forces.

The supreme commander of a combined force, or of several armies in the field.

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