C1noun formal 10K+

Commissioner

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈmɪʃənər/"]/

Meaning of Commissioner

a member of a commission (= an official group of people who are responsible for controlling something or finding out about something)

In simple words: A person in charge of a certain area or job.

Commissioner in a sentence

• the Church Commissioners *(= the group of people responsible for controlling the financial affairs of the Church of England)*
• European Commissioners
• the **agriculture/health, etc. commissioner**
• Commissioner Rhodes was unavailable for comment.
• The Economic Affairs Commissioner, Albert Johnson, resigned over the issue.
• The merger has been referred to the European Competition Commissioner.
• the baseball commissioner
• a commissioner for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association

How to use Commissioner

Used in formal contexts, such as government or organizations. Not appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

commissioner + of + [area/organization]

Memory hint

Sounds like 'com-mission-er' — imagine someone in charge of a special mission.

Related words

Collocations with Commissioner

• high
• assistant
• deputy
• appoint
• appoint somebody (as)
• commissioner for
• high
• assistant
• deputy
• appoint
• appoint somebody (as)
• commissioner for
• high
• assistant
• deputy
• appoint
• appoint somebody (as)
• commissioner for
• high
• assistant
• deputy
• appoint
• appoint somebody (as)
• commissioner for

Synonyms for Commissioner

• director
• administrator
• supervisor
• chief

Opposites of Commissioner

• subordinate
• assistant
• deputy

Common mistakes with Commissioner

• Confused with 'commissar' or 'commission' which have different meanings.
• Using 'commissioner' in informal contexts.
• Mispronouncing it as 'comissioner' with two 's' letters.

Frequently asked questions about Commissioner

What does Commissioner mean?

A person in charge of a certain area or job.

What is the definition of Commissioner?

a member of a commission (= an official group of people who are responsible for controlling something or finding out about something)

How do you use Commissioner in a sentence?

the Church Commissioners *(= the group of people responsible for controlling the financial affairs of the Church of England)*

Can you give another example of Commissioner?

European Commissioners

What are synonyms for Commissioner?

Common alternatives include director, administrator, supervisor, chief.

What is the opposite of Commissioner?

Opposite meanings include subordinate, assistant, deputy.

What words go with Commissioner?

It commonly pairs with high, assistant, deputy, appoint, appoint somebody (as), commissioner for, high, assistant, deputy, appoint, appoint somebody (as), commissioner for, high, assistant, deputy, appoint, appoint somebody (as), commissioner for, high, assistant, deputy, appoint, appoint somebody (as), commissioner for.

What are common mistakes when using Commissioner?

Confused with 'commissar' or 'commission' which have different meanings. Using 'commissioner' in informal contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'comissioner' with two 's' letters.

How do you pronounce Commissioner?

US: /["/kəˈmɪʃənər/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Commissioner formal or informal?

"Commissioner" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Commissioner?

Used in formal contexts, such as government or organizations. Not appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Commissioner?

"Commissioner" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.