noun
- An officer in command of a military unit.
- synonyms: commanding officer, commandant
- Someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others.
- A commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain.
- An officer in the airforce.
- synonyms: air force officer
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