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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Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Google hosted numerous dignitaries inside the cavernous Hangar One — one of the largest freestanding structures on earth — Friday to celebrate the transformation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Olympics are special and not just because of elite athletes and global dignitaries.
—Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
There were so many dignitaries, political and religious leaders, entertainers and Jackson allies at his funeral.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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