dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
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The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Trips to those locations included conferences and meetings with foreign dignitaries ― specifically, the consul generals of India, Kyrgz Republic, Taiwan, South Korea, Turkey, Romania, Japan and Hungary.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The ballroom will serve as a hosting space for foreign dignitaries.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The presidency said the convoy was also carrying dignitaries including Vatican diplomat Andrés Carrascosa, European Union Ambassador Jekaterina Dorodnova and Italian Ambassador Giovanni Davoli.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
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