commandernounmasculine/ku.mɐ̃ˈdɐ̃.tɨ/mediumco·man·dan·tePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA person in authority, especially in the military or naval context.The commander of the ship gave clear orders.She is the commander of the rescue team.synleaderchiefEtymologyDo latim 'commandans'Related wordscomandarcomando