functionary

func·tion·ary

noun \ˈfəŋ(k)-shə-ˌner-ē\

plural func·tion·ar·ies

Definition of FUNCTIONARY

1

: one who serves in a certain function

2

: one holding office in a government or political party

Examples of FUNCTIONARY

1. He was a party functionary during the political campaign.
2. <spoke to high-ranking functionaries at the embassy in the hopes that they could help>

First Known Use of FUNCTIONARY

1791

Related to FUNCTIONARY

Synonyms

official, officeholder, officer, public servant

Related Words

bureaucrat; administrator, commissioner, director, executive, head, manager, regulator, superintendent, supervisor; chair, chairman; flunky (also flunkey or flunkie), minion, underling; co-official

Rhymes with FUNCTIONARY

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