commandant
Americannoun
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the commanding officer of a place, group, etc..
the commandant of a naval base.
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the title of the senior officer and head of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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U.S. Army. a title generally given to the heads of military schools.
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a commander.
noun
Etymology
Origin of commandant
1680–90; < French, noun use of present participle of commander to command; -ant
Example Sentences
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At the end of the war, Kelley is summoned to an ad-hoc Nazi prison in Luxembourg to evaluate the Nazi commandants.
From Los Angeles Times
For ethical reasons, there are no plans to display the piece, but a photo of the lamp on the commandant of Buchenwald's desk is on the Museum of Resistance and Deportation of Besancon's website.
From BBC
In an earlier meeting with government officials, Mr Zelensky said he would consider setting up “military commandants' offices” in the region.
From BBC
“We continue to make mission without ever diminishing our standards,” Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps, flatly told Congress earlier this month.
From Seattle Times
“The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, honor, and accountability,” said Capt. Edward Hernaez, commandant of the academy.
From Seattle Times
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