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Definition of commissioner

commissioner

/kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ər/
com · mis · sion · er
Plural:commissioners
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Adjective:commissionerial
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• noun

1

A person appointed to a role on an official commission, or the chief executive head of a specific government department, municipal agency, or public service (such as a police or county commissioner).

Example

"The county commissioner proposed a new budget to improve public transit and repair local roads."

2

The chief administrative officer chosen to govern, regulate, and oversee a professional or amateur sports league.

Example

"The league commissioner announced a series of rule changes aimed at improving player safety."

3

A person or organization that formally orders, funds, and authorizes the creation of a bespoke work, such as a piece of art, music, or a research report.

Example

"As the commissioner of the mural, the local museum had the final say on its overall theme."

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• Nearby Words

commissar
commissary
commission
commissioner
commissionership
commit
commitment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Anglo-French and Medieval Latin 'commissionarius', meaning one entrusted with a warrant or official charge, from Latin 'commissio' ('a sending together' or 'entrusting').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commissioner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commissioner
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