noun
- plural of commissar; government officials in communist countries, especially those with political authority in the military or other organizations
Usage: historical; political
Examples
- The Soviet commissars monitored military units for political loyalty.
- Communist commissars were assigned to factories to ensure party compliance.
- The Red Army commissars had authority over military commanders.
- Political commissars reported directly to the party leadership.
- During the revolution, commissars were appointed to key government positions.
- The commissars enforced ideological conformity throughout the organization.