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Commissariat

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A department or organization that is responsible for supplying and providing provisions, especially in military or expeditionary contexts.

Sample Sentence: The commissariat delivered food, ammunition, and medical supplies to the troops stationed at the remote outpost.

Sense 2:

Definition: The supplies or provisions provided by a commissariat.

Sample Sentence: The soldiers were grateful for the commissariat's delivery of fresh rations, ensuring their sustenance during the prolonged mission.

Sense 3:

Definition: A military officer in charge of the commissariat department.

Sample Sentence: Major Smith was promoted to the rank of commissariat after successfully managing the supply chain during the previous campaign.

Sense 4:

Definition: A local organization or office responsible for distributing supplies or provisions.

Sample Sentence: The commissariat of the village made sure that every household received essential items during the challenging winter season.