1. the estate or property controlled by a member of a military or religious order, especially a knight
Usage: historical; often used in reference to the Knights Templar or similar medieval orders
2. the office or position of a commander in a military or religious order
Usage: historical

Examples

• The knight was granted a commandery in the countryside as a reward for his service.
• The order maintained several commanderies throughout the region to manage its lands and resources.
• He held the commandery for twenty years before retiring from the order.
• The commandery served as both a residence and an administrative center for the military order.
• Medieval commanderies were often fortified to protect the order's wealth and property.