C1nounformalpoliticslaw
US/kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ər/
UK/kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ə/
a senior official in charge of a government department or a sports league, or a member of a commission
In context
The police commissioner promised to reduce crime in the city.
A European commissioner visited the farm to check the new rules.
The league commissioner announced a new rule for the next season.
Words that go with commissioner
noun + noun
- police commissionerThe police commissioner gave a press conference.
- EU commissionerThe EU commissioner for trade met the minister.
- league commissionerThe league commissioner banned the player for a year.
- county commissionerThe county commissioner approved the road plan.
verb + noun
- appoint a commissionerThe governor will appoint a new commissioner.
noun + preposition
- commissioner forShe is the commissioner for human rights.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
comissionerCorrect: commissioner