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Commissar

Definition:

A commissar is a political officer in the Soviet Union, responsible for enforcing party loyalty and ideology within the military and government organizations.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

In the Soviet Union, a commissar refers to a political officer who ensures party loyalty and ideology within the military and government organizations.

Example Sentence:

The commissar was assigned to the army division to maintain strict adherence to communist principles.

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Sense 2:

Locally, a commissar can refer to a person who is given authority to regulate or supervise a specific activity or industry.

Example Sentence:

The commissar of sports oversaw the organization and development of athletic events in the city.

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