Kommissíur
Kommissíur is an Icelandic noun meaning “commissioner.” It refers to a person who is delegated authority to oversee a specific task, lead a formal commission, or act as a representative of an authority in civil or administrative matters. The term can denote a member of a commission or an official charged with duties by a government, municipality, or organization.
Etymology and cognates: kommissíur is borrowed from Latin commissarius, through European languages such as French commissaire
Usage: In Icelandic, kommissíur is a formal term found in legal, administrative, or historical contexts. It is
Variations and related terms: Related concepts include the English “commissioner” and the broader idea of a