Commissariats

/ˌkɒmɪˈsɛəriəts/ noun

Definition

Plural of commissariat; multiple government departments with a commissar, or multiple supply systems for armies.

Etymology

Plural form of commissariat, following standard English -s pluralization of -iat nouns.

Kelly Says

Different nations organized their military commissariats differently—the British quartermaster system, French intendance, and Soviet commissariat each reflected their culture's approach to managing resources and authority.

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