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high commissioner

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high commissioner
n.
1. A chief commissioner or one of high rank.
2. A chief representative of the government of one country who is assigned to an ambassadorial post in another country.
high commissioner
Noun
the senior diplomatic representative sent by one Commonwealth country to another
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.high commissionerhigh commissioner - a senior diplomat from one country to another who is assigned ambassadorial rank
diplomat, diplomatist - an official engaged in international negotiations


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