1. a government department or organization responsible for supplies, especially food and equipment for an army
Usage: military
2. the supplies themselves, especially food and provisions for troops
Usage: military
3. a government department or ministry in some countries
Usage: government

Examples

• The army’s commissariat struggled to keep up with the troops’ advancing front lines.
• He was appointed to oversee the commissariat during the military campaign.
• The commissariat delivered fresh supplies to the remote outpost.
• Poor organization of the commissariat led to food shortages among the soldiers.
• The commissariat of education announced new policies for schools.
• Local officials coordinated with the commissariat to distribute emergency rations.