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commandos

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəˈmænˌdoʊz// UK //kəmˈændəʊz// com·man·dos

n. highly trained soldiers who are experts at making quick, secret attacks in dangerous areas. They often work in small groups to complete difficult missions.

n. elite military personnel or units specifically trained for rapid, high-stakes raids and unconventional warfare. Often refers to specialized infantry forces that operate behind enemy lines.


SIMPLE

The commandos moved silently through the forest at night.

CONTEXTUAL

The government sent a team of commandos to rescue the hostages from the remote mountain hideout.

COMPLEX

Historical accounts of the conflict highlight how small groups of commandos were able to disable key infrastructure, effectively paralyzing the enemy's supply lines before the main invasion began.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form when referring to a group or unit; the singular 'commando' refers to an individual soldier.

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