commander

US /kəˈmæn.dɚ/
UK /kəˈmæn.dɚ/
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1.

a person in command of a body of troops or a military operation

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The commander ordered his troops to advance.
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She was promoted to commander of the naval fleet.
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2.

a naval rank, above lieutenant commander and below captain

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He holds the rank of Commander in the Navy.
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The new ship was assigned to Commander Johnson.
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commandcommandmentyour wish is my command