COMMODORE

Commodore

Commodore was an early title and later a rank in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard. Over two centuries, the designation was given varying levels of authority and formality. Today, it is an honorary title in the Navy and Coast Guard.

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commodore

Noun

  1. A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
  2. A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
  3. The president of a yacht club
  4. A commodore admiral
  5. A rear admiral (lower half)


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