Komisaryo (en. Commissioner)

/komiˈsaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official with the authority to supervise or enforce laws and regulations.
The commissioner presented new guidelines for law enforcement.
Ang komisaryo ay nagpakita ng mga bagong alituntunin sa pagpapatupad ng batas.
A person appointed to a specific position to oversee an agency or department.
The new police commissioner has extensive management experience.
Ang bagong komisaryo ng pulis ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala.
A term for high-ranking officials in government or institutions.
The commissioner for human rights presented a report on human rights violations.
Ang komisaryo ng karapatang pantao ay nagbigay ng ulat sa mga paglabag sa karapatang pantao.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'comisario'

Common Phrases and Expressions

police commissioner
A high-ranking official in the national police overseeing operations.
komisaryo ng pulis
commissioner of human rights
An official who works to uphold human rights.
komisaryo ng karapatang pantao

Related Words

commission
A group of people appointed to carry out a specific duty or investigation.
komisyon
authority
Power or right to enforce laws or regulations.
awtoridad

Slang Meanings

Head of a barangay or highest leader in a community.
Of course, we all voted for Mang Juan because he is considered the commissioner in the barangay.
Siyempre, lahat kami bumoto kay Mang Juan kasi siya ang itinuturing na komisaryo sa barangay.
Has authority like a boss or leader in a situation.
Since he holds everything, he is the commissioner of our group.
Dahil siya ang may hawak ng lahat, siya ang komisaryo sa grupo namin.