commanding officer

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noun

Army. a commander of any rank from second lieutenant to colonel.

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Origin of commanding officer

First recorded in 1790–1800

Words nearby commanding officer

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British Dictionary definitions for commanding officer

commanding officer

noun

an officer in command of a military unit
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