commodore

/kəˈmɒdər/

Definitions

1. noun

the chief officer of a ship, a naval rank above captain, or the head of a computer company, especially Commodore International, which manufactured home computers.

“The commodore of the ship was responsible for its navigation and command.”

2. noun

a high-ranking naval officer, ranking above a captain.

“The commodore led the fleet in a naval parade.”

3. noun

the head of a company, especially Commodore International, which manufactured home computers.

“The commodore of Commodore International led the company to great success.”

Synonyms

  • admiral
  • captain

Antonyms

  • captain (in the sense of the lowest rank in the US Navy and some other navies)
  • lieutenant