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noun
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As a noun, commando means a small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

Meanings of commando

5 meanings

noun

  1. A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

  2. A commando trooper.

  3. A member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raidsperson

    Similar: ranger

  4. An amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. historicalAn organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops.

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noun: a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for h…
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