Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- the commanding officer of a place, group, etc.: the commandant of a naval base.
- the title of the senior officer and head of the U.S. Marine Corps.
- U.S. Army. a title generally given to the heads of military schools.
- a commander.
noun
- an officer commanding a place, group, or establishment
1680s, from French commandant “the one commanding” originally “commanding,” present participle of commander (Old French comander) “to order, enjoin;” see command (v.). Similar formation in Spanish and Italian comandante.