archcommander
/ɑɹt͡ʃ.kəˈmændɚ/
archcommander noun: the supreme commander; a commander-in-chief.
Noun
archcommander (plural archcommanders)
- The supreme commander; a commander-in-chief.
- And they said,"We beseech thee, Michael , our Archcommander, transfer (μεταθες) us from them, for we cannot abide with evil and foolish men, because there is no good in them but all wickedness and greediness. We beg then that we may depart from them."1903, Christian Faith and Life, Volume 7, page 5
- Jagiello acted chivalrously; he had the body washed, covered with a purple shroud and sent to Malbork on a carriage drawn by four horses, together with the bodies of other dignitaries, such as the archcommander and the grand marshal.1978, Paweł Jasienica, Jagiellonian Poland, American Institute of Polish Culture, page 103
Forms of archcommander
| plural | archcommanders |
|---|---|
| alternative form | arch-commander |
Origin of archcommander
From arch- + commander.
Questions about archcommander
- What does archcommander mean?
- Archcommander means the supreme commander; a commander-in-chief.
- What part of speech is archcommander?
- Archcommander is a noun.
- How do you pronounce archcommander?
- Archcommander is pronounced /ɑɹt͡ʃ.kəˈmændɚ/ (US).
- What is the plural of archcommander?
- The plural of archcommander is archcommanders.
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