commissioner
Translation
commissioner, head of a department, official
Examples
She is the new Police Commissioner.
She is the new Police Commissioner.
He was appointed as a commissioner for human rights.
He was appointed as a commissioner for human rights.
Grammar Patterns
`a commissioner for sth.` a person with official responsibility for a specific area. He is the European commissioner for trade.
`the ((Police/Fire)) Commissioner` the head of a specific public service. The Police Commissioner addressed the media.
Similar Words
Synonyms: official, director, head, representative.
Etymology
From 'commission' plus the agent suffix '-er'. It denotes a person who is part of a commission or holds one.
Memory Tips
A commissionER is a pERson who is a member of a commission (like a committee) or holds an official commission (like a high-ranking officer).