commissar

Meaning

1. (historical) An official of the Communist Party, often attached to a military unit, who was responsible for political education.
2. (historical) The head of a commissariat.
3. (colloquial, humorous, often) A political functionary whose job is to push the party or government line.

Synonyms

commissioner

political commissar

secretary

commissar’s

commissioner’s

commissar's

commissioner's

minister

Translations

commissaire

Kommissar

commissario

comisario

commissaris

komiser

ceremoniemeester

commissario del popolo

commissaire politique

comissari polític

υπουργός

κομμισάριος

λαϊκός επίτροπος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian комисса́р (komissár), from German Kommissar (“commissioner”), from Latin commissarius, from commissus, past participle of committō (“to commit, entrust to”). Doublet of commissary.