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commandery

(kəˈmɑːndərɪ)
n, pl -ries
a manor under the charge of a commander of a religious military order of knightsa branch of a secret order, esp the Knights Templar
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com•mand•er•y

(kəˈmæn də ri, -ˈmɑn-)

n., pl. -er•ies.
1. the office or rank of a commander.
2. the district of a commander.
3. a local branch or lodge of certain secret or fraternal orders.
[1400–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.commandery - the position or office of commander
berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
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