Synonyms for

Commissioners

Verb / kʌˈmɪʃʌnɜ:z / Another word for commissioners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Commissioners are people who are appointed or elected to represent others in a specific role or job.

Synonyms & similar words

commissioner officials representatives ambassadors delegates agents spokespersons envoys diplomats administrators executives managers leaders supervisors directors heads chairpersons presidents mayors governors senators

Synonyms by register

Formal

representatives envoys delegates appointees

Informal

officials heads bosses

Literary

mandatories deputies

Antonyms

subordinates employees workers staff assistants delegates

Common collocations

  • board of commissioners
  • commissioners court
  • commissioners meeting
  • commissioners report
  • commissioners appointed
  • commissioners elected
  • commissioners council

Word family

noun commission
verb commission
adjective commissioned

Usage note

This term refers to individuals appointed or elected to a specific duty or office, often in a governmental or organizational context. It is generally used in formal settings.

Example sentences

  1. The commissioners voted to increase funding for public schools.
  2. The city commissioners approved a new zoning ordinance.
  3. The board of commissioners met to discuss the company's finances.
  4. The commissioners hired a consultant to help with the project.
  5. The commissioners reviewed the candidates' qualifications before making a decision.

Quotes

  • "The commissioners are the servants of the people." - Benjamin Disraeli
  • "The commissioners are the backbone of our government." - John F. Kennedy
  • "The commissioners are the voice of the people." - Thomas Jefferson

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