commandant
UK/,kɒmən'dænt/US/.kɒmәn'dænt/
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Definitions
n.
An officer in command of a military base, unit, or academy
（军事基地、院校的）司令官，指挥官
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcommandtogether, with
+
-antcommand, order, entrust
=commandant
command + -ant (one who, via French) = the officer commanding a particular establishment, such as a base or military academy.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The commandant of the academy addressed the new cadets.