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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKommissar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔmɪˈzaːʁ
"Der Kommissar hat neue Richtlinien vorgestellt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An official appointed to a position of authority in a governmental or organizational context.
"The commissioner of education announced new policies to improve school performance." - 2
A person who is part of a commission, often tasked with overseeing specific operations or functions.
"The city appointed a commissioner to oversee the public safety initiatives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'commissioner' originates from the Latin word 'commissio', meaning 'to entrust'. It evolved through Old French in the 14th century, where it referred to a person appointed to a specific task or duty, reflecting the authority granted to them.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Commissioner" is said worldwide
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commissaire
Transliteration: komi.sɛʁ
"Le commissaire a pris des mesures pour améliorer la sécurité."
Kommissar
Transliteration: kɔmɪˈzaːʁ
"Der Kommissar hat neue Richtlinien vorgestellt."
commissario
Transliteration: kom.miˈssar.jo
"Il commissario ha annunciato nuove misure per la sicurezza."
comisionado
Transliteration: komiθjoˈnaðo
"El comisionado presentó un informe sobre la seguridad pública."
comissário
Transliteration: ko.miˈsa.ɾju
"O comissário anunciou novas políticas de segurança."
आयुक्त
Transliteration: āyukt
"आयुक्त ने सुरक्षा उपायों की घोषणा की।"
专员
Transliteration: zhuān yuán
"专员宣布了新的安全措施。"
위원
Transliteration: wiwon
"위원은 새로운 안전 조치를 발표했습니다."
コミッショナー
Transliteration: komisshonā
"コミッショナーは新しい安全対策を発表しました。"
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