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commodore

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɑməˌdɔɹ// UK //kˈɒmədˌɔː// com·modore

n. a high-ranking officer in the navy, usually above a captain but below an admiral. It can also refer to the person in charge of a private boat club.

n. a naval rank intermediate between captain and rear admiral, typically commanding a squadron or group of ships. In civilian contexts, refers to the presiding officer of a yacht club or boating association.


SIMPLE

The commodore led the fleet into the harbor.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of service at sea, he was promoted to commodore and given command of a small task force.

COMPLEX

The local yacht club elected a new commodore to oversee the annual regatta and manage the expansion of the marina facilities.

Origin

Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur. See command, compare commend (a doublet), and mandate.

Usage

When used as a title before a name, it is capitalized (e.g., Commodore Perry).

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