high commissioner

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Refers to the chief representative of one Commonwealth country to another, equivalent to an ambassador.

commissionerADJECTIVE + commissioner

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Examples (10)

  • He was appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
  • The new British High Commissioner to Canada presented her credentials today.
  • The Australian High Commissioner hosted a reception at the High Commission.
  • During his visit, the Prime Minister met with the Indian High Commissioner.
  • She served as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa for four years.
  • A statement was issued by the office of the High Commissioner for New Zealand.
  • The role of a High Commissioner within the Commonwealth is equivalent to that of an ambassador.
  • Before becoming a politician, he had a distinguished career as a High Commissioner.
  • The outgoing High Commissioner gave a farewell speech to his staff.
  • Security was tightened around the residence of the Pakistani High Commissioner.