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commissariat

commissariat

9.9
A supply of food kept for soldiers on an expedition
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒmɪˈsɛrɪət/
  • Archaic
translation icon : comisaría
  • During the expedition, the explorers relied heavily on the central commissariat for their daily needs.

Examples

  • The commissariat is ready.

  • The army's commissariat was well stocked to last through the harsh winter.

  • A shortage in the commissariat forced the troops to go on half rations.

  • Supplies from the commissariat are essential!

  • The soldiers relied on the commissariat for their daily meals during the deployment.

  • Each unit had access to a commissariat that provided essential supplies for their mission.

  • The army's commissariat ensured that all troops were well-fed while stationed in the field.

Synonyms

food supply
vscommissariat
36 2.0

The amount of food available to people in a place

is focused on supply for military forces or expeditions rather than general populations
provisions
vscommissariat
1 2.6

A supply of food and other needed things for a trip

is limited to military use and expeditions rather than general travel
victuals
vscommissariat
  • Archaic
9.1

Food and drink kept or prepared to eat

is an organised supply for military forces or expeditions rather than general food items

How Much

stockpile
45 4.2
reserve
194 3.5
commissariat
  • Archaic
9.9
provision
51 3.8
ration
106 4.2

Surface Forms

commissariat singular
commissariats plural

Etymology

The word commissariat shares its root with commissary and commission, coming from an old idea of 'to entrust' goods to someone in charge. So a commissariat is the supplies 'entrusted' to support an army, which is why it means a stock of food for troops.