Synonyms for commanding officer
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.
Example sentences
- commander Yanni remained commander of the aircraft carrier.
- commandant The commandant decided that everyone had to leave the ship.
By length
- 9 letters
- commander3
- 10 letters
- commandant3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (commander3 = 3 syllables).