Meaning of commandant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkɑmənˌdænt/

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1. Noun

   commandant

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from French commandant, or Italian or Spanish commandante, all from late Latin commandare‘to command’ (see command)

   Definitions

   1. an officer in command of a military unit