VocabJLPT N1
commander-in-chief
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. commander-in-chief
  2. 2. supreme commander
  3. 3. captain (of a team)
A noun referring to the captain or leader of a team, particularly in sports or military contexts. It implies the highest-ranking or most responsible member of a group, often carrying a sense of honor and leadership.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is that order really what the commander-in-chief wants?

Sentence 2

Should I pass that along to the commander-in-chief?

Sentence 3

He stood tall and said, "I have nothing to be ashamed of as commander-in-chief."

Sentence 4

Last week's directive stated that the commander-in-chief would be tightening control.

Sentence 5

Wait, is it true that the commander-in-chief is being replaced?!