official

¹of·fi·cial

noun \ə-ˈfi-shəl also ō-\

Definition of OFFICIAL

1

: one who holds or is invested with an office : officer <government officials>

2

: one who administers the rules of a game or sport especially as a referee or umpire

Examples of OFFICIAL

1. She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration.
2. A company official responded to our request.

First Known Use of OFFICIAL

14th century

Related to OFFICIAL

Synonyms: functionary, 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

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