Commissioner Definition
kə-mĭshə-nər
commissioners
noun
A member of a commission.
Webster's New World
A person authorized to do certain things by a commission or warrant.
Webster's New World
An official in charge of a certain government bureau, commission, departmental office, etc.
Webster's New World
An official appointed to administer a territory, province, etc.
Webster's New World
A person selected to regulate and control a professional sport or an association of amateur athletic teams.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- chief of police
- government official
- magistrate
- agent
Other Word Forms of Commissioner
Noun
Singular:
commissioner
Plural:
commissionersOrigin of Commissioner
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From Anglo-Norman commissionaire, from Medieval Latin commissionarius. See commission.
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