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noun
- 1. a soldier specially trained for carrying out raids: "a group of commandos parachute in"
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A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines. [1] Originally "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as opposed to an individual in that unit.
1. a. an amphibious military unit trained for raiding. b. a member of such a unit. 2. the basic unit of the Royal Marine Corps. 3. (originally) an armed force raised by Boers during the Boer War. 4.(modifier) denoting or relating to a commando or force of commandos. a commando raid. a commando unit. adverb. 5. See go commando.
: a military unit trained and organized as shock troops especially for hit-and-run raids into enemy territory. b. : a member of such a unit. Phrases. go commando. slang : to wear no underwear. Examples of commando in a Sentence.
a small group of soldiers that are specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack: Trevor volunteered for Special Service and joined 1 Commando. Fewer examples. The mission would have been more appropriately carried out by military commandos.
1. (Military) a. an amphibious military unit trained for raiding. b. a member of such a unit. 2. (Military) the basic unit of the Royal Marine Corps. 3. (Historical Terms) (originally) an armed force raised by Boers during the Boer War. 4. (modifier) denoting or relating to a commando or force of commandos: a commando raid; a commando unit. adv.
COMMANDO definition: a soldier who is part of a small group who make surprise attacks. Learn more.
A commando is a group of soldiers who have been specially trained to carry out surprise attacks.