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commander

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commander

Noun

∙ One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
∙ A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
∙ One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
∙ A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.
∙ The chief officer of a commandry. obsolete
∙ A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.
∙ A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.

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