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Meaning of commodore in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑməˌdɔr/
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Noun
commodore
Etymology
late 17th century: probably from Dutch komandeur, from French commandeur‘commander’
Definitions
1.
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral
Examples
« the lowest grade of admiral »