Officer: meaning, definitions and examples
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officer
[ หษfษชsษr ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น oficial
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Beamter
๐ฎ๐ฉ petugas
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ oficer
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝนไบบ (ใใใซใ)
๐ซ๐ท officier
- agent
- fonctionnaire
๐ช๐ธ oficial
๐น๐ท memur
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๊ต (์ฅ๊ต)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุงุจุท
๐จ๐ฟ dลฏstojnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ dรดstojnรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๅ (guฤnyuรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤastnik
๐ฎ๐ธ foringi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะธัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแชแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zabit
๐ฒ๐ฝ oficial
Etymology
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.
See also: office.