n.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' man-d ə r
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : one in an official position of command or control: as a : COMMANDING OFFICER b : the presiding officer of a society or organization
2 : a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
– com · mand · er · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun