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commissioner

/kəˈmɪʃənə/
Meanings

  • A person appointed by a government or organization to oversee and manage a particular area, department, or project.

    - "The commissioner is responsible for ensuring that all building projects in the city comply with safety regulations."
    - "In the sports world, a commissioner is appointed to manage and oversee the various leagues, teams, and players within that sport."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with commissioner
commander , explorer , venturer , funder
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. commissioner (en) : A person appointed by a government or organization to oversee and manage a particular area, department, or project.

  2. commissioner (es) : Un funcionario designado por un gobierno o organización para supervisar y administrar una determinada área, departamento o proyecto.

Variants
List of all variants of commissioner that leads to same result
commissioner , commissioners , commissionership , commissionerships , high commissioner , high commissioners , resident commissioner , resident commissioners
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

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Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'commissioner' derives from the Latin word 'commissarius', which means 'deputy' or 'agent'. The term 'commissioner' came into use in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of ecclesiastical courts and administrative bodies.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'commissioner' dates back to the 15th century in Europe, where it was used to refer to a person who was appointed by a ruler or authority to carry out a specific task or mission on their behalf?

  2. Did you know that in many jurisdictions around the world, the position of commissioner is considered to be a high-ranking and prestigious one, with the commissioner being responsible for overseeing and managing various departments, agencies, and organizations within their jurisdiction, as well as representing the interests and values of their jurisdiction and its citizens in various forums, meetings, and events?

Culture
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The role of a commissioner in various cultures and societies throughout history has been diverse and multifaceted. In some cultures, the commissioner was a revered and respected figure, responsible for upholding the law and maintaining order and stability within their community. In other cultures, the commissioner was a more bureaucratic and administrative figure, responsible for managing and overseeing various departments, agencies, and organizations within their jurisdiction. In still other cultures, the commissioner was a more symbolic and ceremonial figure, responsible for representing the interests and values of their community or society in various forums, meetings, and events.

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