plural officers
1
: a member of a police force : police officer
—often used as a title
Officer Ruiz responded to the call.
2
: a person who has an important position in a company, organization, or government
The bank's officers [=executives] will meet next week.
3
: a person who has a position of authority or command in the military
an officer in the navy = a naval officer
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“Officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/officer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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