Officer: meaning, definitions and examples

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officer

[ ˈɒfɪsər ]

^{Context #1}

law enforcement

A person in a position of authority, especially in the police or military.

Synonyms

constable, cop, law enforcement officer, policeman

Examples of usage

The police officer helped direct traffic after the accident.
The officer in charge gave orders to the troops.

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official

A person holding a position of authority in a government or organization.

Synonyms

administrator, executive, leader, official

Examples of usage

The chief financial officer is responsible for managing the company's finances.
The officer of the court ensured that the legal procedures were followed.

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military

A person holding a position of authority in the military.

Synonyms

commander, military officer, officer cadet

Examples of usage

The commanding officer led the troops into battle.
The officer cadet trained to become a commissioned officer.

Translations

Translations of the word "officer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oficial

🇮🇳 अधिकारी

🇩🇪 Beamter

🇮🇩 petugas

🇺🇦 офіцер

🇵🇱 oficer

🇯🇵 役人 (やくにん)

🇫🇷 officier

agent
fonctionnaire

🇪🇸 oficial

🇹🇷 memur

🇰🇷 장교 (장교)

🇸🇦 ضابط

🇨🇿 důstojník

🇸🇰 dôstojník

🇨🇳 官员 (guānyuán)

🇸🇮 častnik

🇮🇸 foringi

🇰🇿 офицер

🇬🇪 ოფიცერი

🇦🇿 zabit

🇲🇽 oficial

Word origin

The word 'officer' originated from Middle English 'officer', from Old French 'oficier', based on Latin 'officium' meaning 'performance of a task'. The term was first used in the 14th century to refer to a person holding a position of authority. Over time, 'officer' has become widely used in various contexts, including law enforcement, military, and official positions.