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commandant

[kom-uhn-dant, -dahnt, kom-uhn-dant, -dahnt] / ˌkɒm ənˈdænt, -ˈdɑnt, ˈkɒm ənˌdænt, -ˌdɑnt /


NOUN
commanding officer
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Example Sentences

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Gen. Paul D. Moga, commandant of cadets, addressed the cadet wing before classes Tuesday to relay the news.

From Seattle Times

In directing news coverage, he possessed the mien and effectiveness of a commandant.

From Los Angeles Times

But in typing the orders of the commandant, she contributed, however marginally, to the success of the Stutthof camp — a unified and coordinated criminal operation created to destroy people.

From Washington Post

It became clear from the visit that Furchner was able to see some of the worst conditions at the camp from the commandant's office.

From BBC

Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, said Marines prevailed in Fallujah against an enemy who had all the advantages of defending in an urban area.

From Washington Times