1. a Communist party official responsible for political indoctrination and loyalty
Usage: historical; Soviet context
2. a high-ranking government official or administrator
Usage: formal

Examples

• The commissar monitored the army unit for political loyalty.
• Soviet commissars enforced party doctrine in factories.
• The political commissar gave a speech about revolutionary ideals.
• Each regiment had a commissar to ensure proper indoctrination.
• The commissar reported directly to party headquarters.
• Local commissars oversaw the implementation of new policies.