commissioner
/kə'miʃnə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a commission: A person who is officially appointed as a member of a group (a commission) given authority to perform a specific task, such as an inquiry or investigation.
- A government administrator: A person in a senior official position who is responsible for the administration of a particular government department, public service, or geographic area.
Usage Examples
As a member of a commission:
- The commissioner presented the findings of the inquiry to the public.
- She was appointed as a commissioner to oversee the electoral reform process.
As a government administrator:
- The police commissioner held a press conference about the new safety initiative.
- The commissioner for education announced new funding for schools.
Advanced Usage
- High Commissioner: The chief representative of one Commonwealth country in another, equivalent to an ambassador.
- The British High Commissioner met with the Prime Minister.
- Commissioner for Oaths: A person authorized to administer oaths and take statutory declarations.
- The document must be signed in the presence of a commissioner for oaths.
Variants and Related Words
- Commission (n): 1. A group of people officially charged with a particular function. 2. The act of granting authority to perform a task.
- Commissionership (n): The office or term of office of a commissioner.
Synonyms
- Administrator
- Official
- Delegate
- Ombudsman (in specific contexts like a complaints commissioner)
Related Phrases
- Commissioner's office: The administrative office or headquarters of a commissioner.
- The complaint was filed at the commissioner's office.
- To serve as commissioner: To hold the position of commissioner.
- He served as commissioner for ten years.
Idioms and Fixed Expressions
- Wear the commissioner's hat: To act in the official capacity of a commissioner.
- In this meeting, I'm wearing my commissioner's hat, so my decisions are final.
Noun
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a member of a commission
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a government administrator
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