What does commissariat mean?
Commissariat means A supply of food..
Commissariat
/ˌkɑ.mɪˈsɛr.i.ət/ · noun
Meaning
A supply of food..
Definitions by Sense
- A supply of food.
- The department of an army that supplies provisions for the troops.
- (historical) A department of the government of the Soviet Union in the early period of its existence.
- A territorial and governmental unit of Colombia at some points in its history.
Example Sentences
We gave such dinner-parties as our commissariat allowed; the menu was simplicity itself - " blanket " for every course, cunningly disguised as soup, entree, and, I was going to say, joint.
Synonyms for commissariat
Antonyms for commissariat
Related Words
Word Forms
- commissariats
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for commissariat?
Common synonyms include provender, provisions, victuals, viands.
What is the opposite of commissariat?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use commissariat in a sentence?
We gave such dinner-parties as our commissariat allowed; the menu was simplicity itself - " blanket " for every course, cunningly disguised as soup, entree, and, I was going to say, joint.
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