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commissar

/ˈkɑ.məˌsɑɹ/ noun C2
  1. An official of the Communist Party, often attached to a military unit, who was responsible for political education.
  2. The head of a commissariat.
  3. A political functionary whose job is to push the party or government line. (colloquial)

Plural commissars

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