dignitary — a person who holds a high rank or important position, especially in government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who holds a high rank or important position, especially in government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪɡnɪˌteri/
Korean meaning: 고위 인사, 요인 (특히 정부나 조직에서 중요한 지위를 가진 사람)
Korean pronunciation: **딕**니터리
Example Sentences
- The hotel staff rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitary, who turned out to be someone nobody had ever heard of.
- Security was tight as several international dignitaries arrived for the peace summit.
- The company CEO felt like a dignitary when given a VIP tour of the factory, complete with hard hat and safety goggles.
dignitary
NOUN//ˈdɪɡnɪˌteri//
a person who holds a high rank or important position, especially in government
a well-dressed government official in formal attire steps out of a luxury black car onto a red carpet. Security personnel and protocol officers immediately surround the official with respectful attention. A welcoming committee of other officials bows slightly and extends formal greetings. Photographers and media personnel capture the arrival from a respectful distance. Guards stand at attention while ceremonial flags flutter in the background. The elaborate reception and formal protocol clearly demonstrate respect for someone of very high governmental rank. a person who holds a high rank or important position, especially in government
Every dignitary's power over the military is temporary
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'dignitas(존엄, 가치)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서는 'dignitas'가 개인의 사회적 지위와 명예를 나타내는 중요한 개념이었고, 이것이 현대의 '고위 인사'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The hotel staff rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitary, who turned out to be someone nobody had ever heard of.”
“Security was tight as several international dignitaries arrived for the peace summit.”
“The company CEO felt like a dignitary when given a VIP tour of the factory, complete with hard hat and safety goggles.”
“Local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the opening of the new cultural center.”
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