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commander meaning in Sanskrit

अधिप adhipa

UK/kəˈmɑːndə//kəˈmændɚ/

commander in Sanskrit: अधिप (adhipa). In English, commander means one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

Sanskrit words for commander

one who exercises control and direction over a group of persons
अधिप adhipa

English meaning of commander

  1. noun One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
  2. noun A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
  3. noun One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
  4. noun A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.

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Questions about commander in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of commander in Sanskrit?
Commander in Sanskrit is अधिप (adhipa).
commander इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Commander: अधिप (adhipa).
What does commander mean in English?
Commander means one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

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