commandant
Translation
commandant, commanding officer
Examples
The commandant of the academy addressed the cadets.
The commandant of the academy addressed the cadets.
Grammar Patterns
((the ~ of sth.)) the commanding officer of a place or group. The commandant of the academy addressed the cadets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commander, commanding officer, chief
Etymology
From French `commandant`, present participle of `commander`, 'to command'. Shares a root with 'command'.
Memory Tips
The `commandant` is the officer in `command`. The '-ant' suffix often denotes a person.