commissioner

//kəˈmɪʃənər//
C1Frequency Level 8Formal
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Noun

commissionerSingular
commissionersPlural
1

A person appointed to a position of authority in a government department, agency, or commission, responsible for overseeing specific areas of public administration.

The police commissioner announced new safety measures for the city.

2

An official in charge of a particular government service or department, such as a police commissioner or fire commissioner.

The police commissioner announced new safety measures for the city.

3

A member of a commission or regulatory body that makes decisions on policy or administrative matters.

She was appointed as a commissioner on the regulatory board.

4

In sports, the chief executive officer who oversees the operations and governance of a professional sports league.

The league commissioner announced new rules to improve player safety.

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