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Commandant

Noun CEFR B2
ˈkɒməndænt

Definitions

  1. Title for the officer in charge of a commando or district.
    South-Africa, historical
  2. A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
  3. A military rank equivalent to major used in some countries, especially when derived from French usage.
  4. lieutenant-colonel
    South-Africa, historical

Equivalents

Españolcomandante
Françaiscommandant
Portuguêscomandante
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

commandant-general Commandants commandantship Commanded commandedness commandee

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