Dictionary & Thesaurus

commander

1.	(noun) someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others
	Related Words: leader

2.	(noun) a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
	Related Words: commissioned naval officer

3.	(noun) an officer in the airforce
	Synonyms: air force officer
	Related Words: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman

4.	(noun) an officer in command of a military unit
	Synonyms: commandant, commanding officer
	Related Words: Lysander, commander in chief, generalissimo, military officer, officer, wing commander