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commissar

 

[ kษ™หˆmษชsษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political role

A commissar is a government official in the Soviet Union, often associated with the Communist Party. Initially, the role was established to ensure party loyalty within the military and other sectors. Commissars were tasked with overseeing political education and maintaining ideological purity. The position became prominent during and after the Russian Revolution, serving as a means to exert control over the armed forces and ensure compliance with party directives. Their influence waned after World War II, yet the term can still evoke the image of a strict party official.

Synonyms

administrator, delegate, official, party member

Examples of usage

  • The commissar inspected the troops.
  • He was appointed as a political commissar.
  • The commissar's orders were final.
  • Historically, the commissar played a crucial role.
  • Their strategy involved significant commissar support.

Translations

Translations of the word "commissar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comissรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคฟเคธเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommissar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komisaris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผั–ัะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komisarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒŸใƒƒใ‚ตใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commissaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comisario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komiser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปค๋ฏธ์‚ฌ๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุณุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komisaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komisรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ“ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komisar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umboรฐsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะธััะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komissar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comisario

Word origin

The word 'commissar' is derived from the Russian 'ะบะพะผะธััะฐั€', which itself comes from the Latin 'commissarius', meaning 'one entrusted with a task' or 'commissioner'. The term began to gain prominence during the early 20th century, particularly during the Russian Revolution of 1917. The Bolshevik government created the position of commissar as a way to implement its policies and maintain control over various aspects of society. Initially focused on military and political functions, the role expanded to encompass economic and cultural oversight. Throughout the Soviet era, commissars were key figures in enforcing Communist ideology and loyalty, particularly within the Red Army. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the term became less common but remains a powerful symbol of authoritarian governance and party control.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,218, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.