A military commander or leader, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
From Spanish 'comandante,' derived from 'comandar' (to command), which comes from Latin 'commendare' meaning to entrust or command. The term gained international recognition through 20th-century Latin American military and revolutionary contexts.
This word became iconic during the Cuban Revolution—Fidel Castro's lieutenant Che Guevara was known as 'Comandante Che,' and the title carried romantic rebellion in Cold War culture.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.