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English noun: officeholder

1. officeholder (person) someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust


SamplesHe is an officer of the court.
The club elected its officers for the coming year.


Synonymsofficer


Broader (hypernym)functionary, holder, official


Narrower (hyponym)probation officer, sergeant at arms, serjeant-at-arms

2. officeholder (person) the official who holds an office


Synonymsincumbent


Broader (hypernym)functionary, holder, official


Narrower (hyponym)office-bearer









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