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political commissar

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈkɒmɪsɑːr/

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈkɒmɪsɑːr/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПолитический офицер, назначенный в воинское подразделение, особенно в коммунистических или социалистических системах, ответственный за политическое воспитание, идеологическую конформность и контроль лояльности военнослужащих.

A political officer assigned to a military unit, especially in communist or socialist systems, responsible for political education, ideological conformity, and monitoring the loyalty of military personnel.

  1. Party official in militaryC1formal

    A high-ranking officer in a communist or socialist military organization responsible for political education, loyalty, and ideological conformity among troops.

    ruПартийный чиновник в армии

    • The political commissar ensured that all soldiers understood the party's ideology.
    • During the revolution, the political commissar had authority equal to the commanding officer.
    • He was appointed as a political commissar to oversee the regiment's morale.