Meaning & use
commissioner
An official appointed to oversee a particular department, agency, or organization.
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The police commissioner announced new safety measures after the incident.
The league commissioner suspended the player for violating team rules.
A note on using this word
Common in both government (police commissioner) and professional sports (league commissioner), always denoting a senior appointed overseer.
Words with a similar meaning
official
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