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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a person who performs a specific function or holds an office in a business organization or a government.
- synonyms:
- functionary, officer
- similar words:
- administrator, ambassador, appointee, authority, bureaucrat, dignitary, executive, minister, officeholder
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| related words: |
ambassador, authority, bureaucrat, minister, office |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to an office or position of responsibility or authority.
- antonyms:
- unofficial
- similar words:
- authoritative, formal, lawful, legitimate, professional, sanctioned, valid
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| definition 2: |
appointed by or acting on behalf of an organization or government.
the official envoy- synonyms:
- authorized
- antonyms:
- unofficial
- similar words:
- certified, formal
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| definition 3: |
authorized, formal, and public.
an official celebration- synonyms:
- formal
- antonyms:
- unofficial
- similar words:
- authoritative, authorized, customary, definitive, proper, sanctioned, standard, valid
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| related words: |
authentic, authoritative, canonical, full-fledged, standard, state, true, work, working |
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| derivation: |
officially (adv.) |
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