Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stock or supply of foods: A commissariat refers to a collection or store of food provisions, especially for a military force or other organized group.
   • A government department in charge of supplying food and provisions: Historically, it can refer to a governmental department responsible for the supply of food and other necessities, particularly for the military.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The army's commissariat was well-stocked for the long winter campaign.
  • Managing the commissariat was crucial for the expedition's survival in the remote outpost.

Advanced Usage

• "to oversee the commissariat": To be in charge of managing the food supplies.
  • His duty was to oversee the commissariat and ensure no unit went hungry.

Variants and Related Words

• Commissary (n): A store where food and supplies are sold, especially in a military base, prison, or large organization; also, a person to whom a duty is entrusted.
  • She bought snacks at the camp commissary.

Synonyms

• Provisions: Supplies of food and other necessary items.
• Food supply: The stock of food available.
• Victuals: Food or provisions (archaic or formal).

Related Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in modern English.)

Noun

1. a stock or supply of foods