government official — A person who holds a position of authority in government administration or public service
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who holds a position of authority in government administration or public service
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌvərnmənt əˈfɪʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The government official tried to explain the budget cut by drawing pie charts, but accidentally drew actual pies instead.
- Government officials are working around the clock to address the economic crisis.
- The government official's briefcase was so full of documents that it needed its own security detail.
government official
NOUN[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt əˈfɪʃəl/]
A person who holds a position of authority in government administration or public service
The government official stamps approval on the new public housing plan.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Government derives from Latin gubernare (to steer, to govern), originally used for steering a ship, metaphorically applied to ruling a state. Official comes from Latin officium (duty, office), referring to a person's assigned responsibilities or role.
Breakdown
govern (from Latin gubernare, to steer) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating action or result) + official (from Latin officium, duty or office, with -al suffix indicating relation to).
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📝Examples
“The government official tried to explain the budget cut by drawing pie charts, but accidentally drew actual pies instead.”
“Government officials are working around the clock to address the economic crisis.”
“The government official's briefcase was so full of documents that it needed its own security detail.”
“Citizens have the right to request information from government officials through freedom of information acts.”
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