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commandant

American  
[kom-uhn-dant, -dahnt, kom-uhn-dant, -dahnt] / ˌkɒm ənˈdænt, -ˈdɑnt, ˈkɒm ənˌdænt, -ˌdɑnt /

noun

  1. the commanding officer of a place, group, etc..

    the commandant of a naval base.

  2. the title of the senior officer and head of the U.S. Marine Corps.

  3. U.S. Army. a title generally given to the heads of military schools.

  4. a commander.

commandant British  
/ ˈkɒmənˌdænt, -ˌdɑːnt /

noun

  1. an officer commanding a place, group, or establishment

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Etymology

Origin of commandant

1680–90; < French, noun use of present participle of commander to command; -ant

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