commander
//kəˈmændər//
Noun
commanderSingular
commandersPlural
1
A person who has authority over a group of people, especially in the military or navy
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
2
A naval officer of high rank, above lieutenant commander and below captain
She was promoted to commander after ten years of service.
3
A person who commands or leads an organization, expedition, or operation
She was appointed as the commander of the rescue operation.