commodore

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, typically commanding a squadron or flotilla.

  2. 2.

    The president or head of a yacht club.

  3. 3.

    The senior captain of a shipping line.

Related words

See also: admiral, captain, commander

Etymology

Probably from Dutch commandeur ("commander"), from French commandeur, from commander ("to command"). The word was adopted into English in the 17th century.