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Definition of commando

commando

/kəˈmæn.doʊ/
com · man · do
Plural:commandos
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commando Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A soldier specially trained to carry out sudden, high-risk amphibious or airborne raids and reconnaissance missions.

Example

"The retired commando now works as an instructor teaching wilderness survival skills."

2

A small, elite military unit organized and trained for rapid, specialized tactical operations.

Example

"Historically, the commando operated independently behind the main lines during the campaign."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In informal phrases such as 'go commando', the word functions adverbially to mean wearing no underwear beneath outer clothing.

• Rhymes for commando

• Nearby Words

commanding
commandingly
commandment
commando
commemorate
commemoration
commemorative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans 'kommando', originally referring to a mobile Boer militia unit in South Africa, and ultimately derived from Portuguese 'comando' ('command').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commando. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commando
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