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- pronunciation:
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shl
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a person who holds an office in a business or government.
The city officials met to discuss the new highway.- synonyms:
- officer
- similar words:
- authority, executive, minister
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authority, minister |
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adjective |
| definition: |
approved by an authority; formal and public.
There was an official celebration of the town's 200th birthday.- synonyms:
- formal
- similar words:
- proper, standard
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| derivation: |
officially (adv.) |
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