commandant
Translation
commanding officer, governor, head of a military college
Examples
The commandant of the military academy addressed the cadets.
The commandant of the military academy addressed the cadets.
Grammar Patterns
((the commandant)) ((of sth.)) the commanding officer of a place The commandant of the military academy addressed the cadets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commander, chief, commanding officer, governor
Etymology
From French `commandant`, the present participle of `commander` ('to command').
Memory Tips
The `-ant` ending often denotes a person. A commandant is the person in command, especially of a specific place like a fort or college.