officer.
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
Meaning & usage
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
One who holds a public office.
An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.
A commissioned officer.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English officer, from Anglo-Norman officer, officier, from Old French officer, Late Latin officiarius (“official”), from Latin officium (“office”) + -ārius (“-er”). By surface analysis, office + -er.
To supply with officers.
To command as or like an officer.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English officer, from Anglo-Norman officer, officier, from Old French officer, Late Latin officiarius (“official”), from Latin officium (“office”) + -ārius (“-er”). By surface analysis, office + -er.
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