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commander

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/kəˈmændər/ · com-man-der

A person in authority, especially someone who leads troops or directs operations.

Meanings

nounformal

A person in authority, especially someone who leads troops or directs operations.

ایک شخص جو اختیار میں ہو، خاص طور پر وہ جو فوج کی قیادت کرتا ہو یا کارروائیوں کی ہدایت دیتا ہو۔

کمانڈر

commander

Formal: کمانڈر

Synonyms

leaderchiefofficerلیڈرچیفافسر

Antonyms

subordinatefollowerunderlingزیر دستپیروتابع

Common Collocations

  • military commander
  • field commander
  • naval commander

Example Sentences

The commander issued orders to the troops before the battle.

کمانڈر نے لڑائی سے پہلے فوج کو احکامات دیے۔

Commander ne ladai se pehle fauj ko ahkamate diye.

As the commander of the fleet, he was responsible for all naval operations.

فوج کا کمانڈر ہونے کے ناطے، وہ تمام بحری کارروائیوں کا ذمے دار تھا۔

Fauj ka commander hone ke nate, woh tamam behri karwahioun ka zimmedar tha.

The general was promoted to commander after his successful campaign.

جنرل کو کامیاب مہم کے بعد کمانڈر کے عہدے پر ترقی دی گئی۔

General ko kamiyab muhim ke baad commander ke ohday par taraqqi di gayi.

Easily Confused With

commander-in-chief:A higher rank than a commander, often overseeing multiple commanders in a specific area.

Word Family

command
verbحکم دینا
commanding
adjectiveحکم دینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a commander commands troops.

Imagine a military officer giving orders in front of a map.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "commandare" — to order or entrust

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved through Latin and Old French before entering the English language, reinforcing concepts of authority and leadership.