English · Word Candidate

commander

/kəˈmændɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: commanders

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người điều khiển và chỉ đạo một tổ chức quân sự hoặc hải quân

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Noun

I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sĩ quan hải quân có cấp bậc trên chỉ huy trưởng và dưới thuyền trưởng

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Noun

Shepard: I don't take orders from you anymore, remember? Anderson: Consider yourself reinstated... Commander.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “commander” mean?

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

Is “commander” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.