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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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
On Friday, thousands of soccer executives, dignitaries, journalists and others will step into the Center’s Hall of Nations or Hall of States, where Trump’s and Grenell’s names are now engraved on the marble wall.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Tim Franzen, a longtime community organizer, previously served as a dignitary in the King march.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Forget the tired old ribbon-cutting with local dignitaries in attendance.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignitary
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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