Commandant

/ˈkɑːməndænt/
noun

The officer in charge of a particular military institution or facility.

The commandant of the military academy held a meeting with the staff.
Visual representation of "commandant" - The officer in charge of a particular military institution or facility.

Often appears as...

  • military commandant
  • prison commandant
noun

The title of the chief officer in some organizations, such as the police and fire departments.

After many years of service, he was promoted to the position of commandant.
Visual representation of "commandant" - The title of the chief officer in some organizations, such as the police and fire departments.

Often appears as...

  • fire commandant
  • police commandant
noun

In the French army, a rank equivalent to major in English-speaking countries.

He served in the French army and attained the rank of commandant.
Visual representation of "commandant" - In the French army, a rank equivalent to major in English-speaking countries.

Often appears as...

  • french commandant
  • commandant rank
noun

The officer in charge of a particular military institution or facility.

The commandant of the military academy held a meeting with the staff.
Visual representation of "commandant" - The officer in charge of a particular military institution or facility.

Often appears as...

  • military commandant
  • prison commandant
noun

The title of the chief officer in some organizations, such as the police and fire departments.

After many years of service, he was promoted to the position of commandant.
Visual representation of "commandant" - The title of the chief officer in some organizations, such as the police and fire departments.

Often appears as...

  • fire commandant
  • police commandant
noun

In the French army, a rank equivalent to major in English-speaking countries.

He served in the French army and attained the rank of commandant.
Visual representation of "commandant" - In the French army, a rank equivalent to major in English-speaking countries.

Often appears as...

  • french commandant
  • commandant rank
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Military Context

Used specifically for officers leading military schools or bases.

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The new commandant set high standards for the cadets.
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Authoritative Presence

Implies a figure with significant authority and responsibility within a military setting.

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Soldiers stood to attention as the commandant walked by.
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Not for Combat Roles

Refers to admin roles rather than front-line or combat leadership.

Illustration for Not for Combat Roles
The commandant oversees the running of the academy, not the battlefield.
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Military Context

Used specifically for officers leading military schools or bases.

Illustration for Military Context
The new commandant set high standards for the cadets.
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Authoritative Presence

Implies a figure with significant authority and responsibility within a military setting.

Illustration for Authoritative Presence
Soldiers stood to attention as the commandant walked by.
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Not for Combat Roles

Refers to admin roles rather than front-line or combat leadership.

Illustration for Not for Combat Roles
The commandant oversees the running of the academy, not the battlefield.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Military Context

Used specifically for officers leading military schools or bases.

Illustration for Military Context
The new commandant set high standards for the cadets.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Authoritative Presence

Implies a figure with significant authority and responsibility within a military setting.

Illustration for Authoritative Presence
Soldiers stood to attention as the commandant walked by.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Combat Roles

Refers to admin roles rather than front-line or combat leadership.

Illustration for Not for Combat Roles
The commandant oversees the running of the academy, not the battlefield.
Visual representation of the word "Commandant"

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James Robertson: The...

assassination of a president dampened victory spirits executing four of the conspirators seemed to be empty retribution the hanging four months later of a Confederate prison commandant was a little more than vengeance with

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James Robertson: The...

assassination of a president dampened victory spirits executing four of the conspirators seemed to be empty retribution the hanging four months later of a Confederate prison commandant was a little more than vengeance with

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Quote examples

Jim Walsh

Irish Politician

Personally, in my home, the district in central New York, the Air National Guard base, not 5 years ago, the commandant came through and said, This is one of the sorriest looking bases I have ever seen.
Portrait of Jim Walsh

Quote examples

Jim Walsh

Irish Politician

Personally, in my home, the district in central New York, the Air National Guard base, not 5 years ago, the commandant came through and said, This is one of the sorriest looking bases I have ever seen.
Portrait of Jim Walsh
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