Commissar

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑm.ɪˌsɑr/

Definitions of commissar

noun A communist party official in charge of political education and organization.

Example Sentences

A1 The commissar inspected the soldiers' uniforms.

A2 The commissar was responsible for enforcing discipline among the troops.

B1 The commissar was known for his strict adherence to military regulations.

B2 The commissar's presence instilled fear in the ranks.

C1 The commissar's authority extended to all aspects of the soldiers' lives.

C2 The commissar's decisions could make or break a soldier's career.

Examples of commissar in a Sentence

formal The commissar was responsible for ensuring the soldiers followed orders.

informal The commissar is always watching us, so we better behave.

slang I heard the commissar is cracking down on rule-breakers.

figurative She acted like the commissar of the group, making sure everyone stayed in line.

Grammatical Forms of commissar

• plural: commissars
• comparative: more commissar
• superlative: most commissar
• present tense: commissar
• future tense: will commissar
• perfect tense: has commissared
• continuous tense: is commissaring
• singular: commissar
• positive degree: commissar
• infinitive: to commissar
• gerund: commissaring
• participle: commissared

Origin and Evolution of commissar

First Known Use: 1918 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'commissar' originated from the Russian word 'komissar', which was derived from the French word 'commissaire' meaning 'commissioner'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the Soviet Union to refer to political officers responsible for ensuring party loyalty and discipline in the military, the term 'commissar' has evolved to also refer to officials in charge of various government departments or organizations in other contexts.