commissar
IPA: kˈɑmʌsɑr
noun
- (historical) An official of the Communist Party, often attached to a military unit, who was responsible for political education.
- (historical, Soviet Union) In the early Soviet Union, the head of a commissariat.
- (colloquial) A political functionary whose job is to push the party or government line. Often used semi-humourously.
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Examples of "commissar" in Sentences
- The execution of the Baku Commissars.
- Zampolit A military or political commissar.
- A major was graded as a Commissar, not an officer.
- Chagall then resigned as commissar and moved to Moscow.
- Chiweshe rose through the ranks to political commissar.
- He was one of the most bloodthirsty commissars of Stalin.
- He was later promoted to political commissar of the army group.
- It was deftly terminated by the Commissar accompanying the troupe.
- He was the cofounder and political commissar of the Garibaldi Brigade.
- Alex McDade was a political commissar, responsible for the men's welfare.
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