supreme commander

noun

1. the military officer commanding all allied forces in a theater of war.

supreme commander

noun

1. the military officer in overall command of all forces in one theatre of operations

Word History and Origins

Origin of supreme commander¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Chávez is constantly remembered as “supreme commander” with variations such as “forever alive and eternal commander.”

From The Daily Beast

As Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Crown Prince also ordered withdrawal of troops from the streets.

From The Daily Beast

He was placed beside the supreme commander at the head of the entire army.

From Project Gutenberg

Two more Japanese divisions were sent out, with Prince Komatsu as supreme commander.

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Should he become a Supreme Commander, even, this is one thing that does not change; it remains a give-and-take proposition.

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As a part of this responsibility the assembly appoints and recalls the supreme commander of the armed forces.

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The supreme commander of a combined force, or of several armies in the field.

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