officeholder; officer




someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

"he is an officer of the court"; "the club elected its officers for the coming year"

Type of:
  • official; functionary
  • holder

Types:
  • probation officer
  • sergeant at arms; serjeant-at-arms


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