Commissioner

/kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person appointed to a position of authority in an organization or governmental agency.

The commissioner of the local health department announced new guidelines for public health.

An official in charge of a specific area or department, often within a government or large organization.

The sports commissioner implemented new regulations to enhance player safety.

A member of a commission, which is a group established to perform a specific function.

The commissioner participated in the meeting to discuss urban development plans.

From the Latin 'commissionarius', meaning 'one who is sent on a mission'.

commissioner's court

A judicial body on which a commissioner sits.

commissioner of police

The senior officer in charge of a police force.

school commissioner

An official responsible for overseeing education in a school district.

commission

A group of individuals authorized to perform a certain function.

committee

A group formed to consider a specific issue.

deputy

A person appointed to help a commissioner or official.

A person in a position of power, often with a humorous undertone.

That guy thinks he's the commissioner of everything around here.

Referring to someone who tries to exert authority over others informally.

Don't be such a commissioner in our game, just relax!