Definitions

1. noun

A military or administrative office, or a person or body responsible for managing a specific area or task.

“The commissariat was responsible for supplying the army with food and other necessities during the war.”

2. noun

A department or office responsible for providing food and other supplies, especially in a military context.

“The commissariat played a crucial role in maintaining the morale of the soldiers by providing them with good food and amenities.”