English noun: deputy | |||
1. | deputy (person) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | ||
Synonyms | deputy sheriff | ||
Broader (hypernym) | law officer, lawman, peace officer | ||
2. | deputy (person) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | ||
Synonyms | lieutenant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assistant, help, helper, supporter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | second-in-command, vicar-general, vice-regent | ||
3. | deputy (person) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | legislator | ||
Domain region | France, French Republic | ||
4. | deputy (person) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | ||
Synonyms | surrogate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agent | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | vicegerent | ||