What does commissar mean?

n. A high-ranking political officer, especially in the military, who represents the government or a political party.

commissar

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːmɪˈsɑːr/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒmɪˈsɑː(r)/

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noun

A high-ranking political officer, especially in the military, who represents the government or a political party.

During the war, the commissar was responsible for ensuring the soldiers' loyalty to the party.

A high-ranking political officer, especially in the military, who represents the government or a political party.

Plural commissars