Words Like COMMISSARY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to COMMISSARY.

2 Alternative Words Similar to commissary

1 Buffet Noun      Synonym Words Like Buffet
2 Store Noun      Synonym Words Like Store

10 definitions of commissary

1 A store primarily serving soldiers.
2 A cafeteria at a movie studio.
3 In a general sense, one to whom some charge, duty, or office is committed by a superior power; one who is sent or delegated to execute some office or duty in the place, or as the representative, of his superior; a commissioner.
4 Eccles., an officer who by delegation from the bishop exercises spiritual jurisdiction in remote parts of a diocese, or is intrusted with the performance of the bishop's duties in his absence.
5 In Scots law, the judge in a commissary-court; in present practice, the sheriff of each county acting in the commissary-court. See commissary-court.
6 Milit., a name given to officers or officials of various grades, especially to officers of the commissariat department.
7 [F. commissaire de police.] A superior officer of police in France.
8 A general store for supplying workmen in any large industry.
9 a snack bar in a film studio
10 a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
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