Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commandery
noun
/kəˈmændəri/
Definition
A commandery is a historical term referring to a territorial division or administrative center usually associated with knights or military orders.
Examples
- The commandery was established to oversee the lands granted to the knights.
- In medieval times, each commandery served as a stronghold for the order’s activities.
- The relics of the commandery still attract tourists interested in history.
Meaning
It represents a place where a group of knights is based, often used in contexts relating to chivalric orders or military governance.
Synonyms
- district
- territory
- garrison
