Commissioner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈmi-sh(ə-)nər/ com·mis·sion·er

Meaning & Definition of Commissioner

Commissioner (noun)

  1. a person with a commission
  2. a member of a commission
  3. the representative of the governmental authority in a district, province, or other unit often having both judicial and administrative powers

Commissioner (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in director, executive

    similar: administrator, director, executive, head, manager, regulator, superintendent, supervisor, bureaucrat, chair, chairman, functionary, officeholder, officer, official, public servant, flunky, minion, underling, co-official

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commissioner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commissioner:

administrator, director, executive, head, manager, regulator, superintendent, supervisor, bureaucrat, chair, chairman, functionary, officeholder, officer, official, public servant, flunky, minion, underling, co-official

Word Forms of Commissioner

Derived words: commissionership (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Commissioner

Middle English, "person empowered to carry out defined duties," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin commissiōnārius, from commissiōn-, commissiō commission:1 + Latin -ārius -ary:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Commissioner

Words & Phrases Containing Commissioner

high commissioner, resident commissioner

Frequently Asked Questions about Commissioner

What does "Commissioner" mean?

"Commissioner" means a person with a commission. As a noun, it is defined as: a person with a commission.

What is another word for "Commissioner"?

Other words for "Commissioner" include administrator, director, executive, head, manager, regulator, superintendent and supervisor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commissioner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commissioner"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commissioner". Common alternatives include administrator, director, executive, head, manager, regulator, superintendent, supervisor, bureaucrat and chair.

Is "Commissioner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commissioner" is a noun.

Is "Commissioner" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Commissioner" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Commissioner"?

"Commissioner" is pronounced /kə-ˈmi-sh(ə-)nər/ and divided into syllables as com·mis·sion·er.

What is the origin of the word "Commissioner"?

"Commissioner" comes from Middle English, "person empowered to carry out defined duties," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin commissiōnārius, from commissiōn-, commissiō commission:1 + Latin -ārius -ary:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Commissioner" meaning "as in director, executive"?

When "Commissioner" (noun) means as in director, executive, synonyms include administrator, director, executive, head, manager and regulator.