commandry Definition
a district under the jurisdiction of a commander, especially one of the medieval military orders.
Using commandry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commandry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Knights Templar had a commandry in London.
Example
The commander of the local commandry was responsible for the defense of the region.
commandry Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for commandry
Phrases with commandry
a district or territory under the jurisdiction of the Knights Templar order
Example
The Knights Templar commandry in Jerusalem was one of the most important in the Middle East.
a district or territory under the jurisdiction of the Teutonic Knights order
Example
The Teutonic Knights commandry in Prussia was one of the most powerful in Europe.
a district or territory under the jurisdiction of the Hospitaller order
Example
The Hospitaller commandry in Rhodes was one of the most fortified in the Mediterranean.
Origins of commandry
from Old French 'comanderie', from 'comande', meaning 'command'
Summary: commandry in Brief
The term 'commandry' [kuh-mahn-dree] refers to a district or territory under the jurisdiction of a commander, especially one of the medieval military orders. Examples include the Knights Templar commandry in London and the Teutonic Knights commandry in Prussia.
