commissariat

• Sustantivo que designa un departamento o cuerpo encargado del abastecimiento de víveres, especialmente en el ámbito militar; también puede referirse al suministro o provisión de alimentos o a la oficina de un comisario.

A noun referring to a stock or supply of foods, especially in a military or organizational context.

1. Food supply or provisionsC1formal

   A stock or supply of food and other necessary items, especially for a military unit or expedition.

   Comisariato

   • The army's commissariat was well-stocked for the long campaign.
   • They organized the commissariat for the polar expedition.
   • The commissariat included dried meat, grains, and medical supplies.

2. Department responsible for suppliesC1formal

   A department or organization responsible for supplying food and provisions, especially in a military context.

   comisariato

   • The commissariat ensured every soldier received their daily rations.
   • He was assigned to work in the commissariat during the war.
   • The commissariat managed the distribution of food to the troops.

   Sinónimoscommissary