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high commissioner

high commissioner · high commissioners

Any of various high-ranking officials, often diplomatsAny of various high-ranking officials, often diplomats.

» The high commissioner’s spokeswoman said the government had shown some willingness to initiate reforms.

Meaning

3 senses

Any of various high-ranking officials, often diplomats.
The United Nations has a number of high commissioners.
(Commonwealth)An ambassador of one Commonwealth country to another.
The British high commissioner to Canada
a senior diplomat from one country to another who is assigned ambassadorial rank
(historical)An indirect ruler of a British protectorate or territory, equivalent to a governor in a crown colony.

2 sentences

The high commissioner’s spokeswoman said the government had shown some willingness to initiate reforms.
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the militants are deceiving their followers with Nazi-like chauvinistic lies.
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plural: high commissioners

Singular	high commissioner
Plural	high commissioners

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