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Meaning of commissar in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑməˌsɑr/
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Noun
commissar
Etymology
early 20th century (Russian Revolution): from Russian komissar, from French commissaire, from medieval Latin commissarius (see commissary)
Definitions
1.
an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit