Official: meaning, definitions and examples

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official

 

[ ษ™หˆfษชสƒ(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

government

Relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities.

Synonyms

authorized, formal, legitimate

Examples of usage

  • The official statement from the government was released to the press.
  • She wore an official uniform to the ceremony.
Context #2 | Adjective

approved

Having the approval or authorization of an organization or person in a position of authority.

Synonyms

approved, authorized, confirmed

Examples of usage

  • The official version of the document has been signed by the director.
  • Only the official spokesperson is allowed to make statements to the media.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A person holding public office or having official duties, especially in a government or organization.

Synonyms

functionary, officer, representative

Examples of usage

  • The government officials attended the meeting.
  • She is an official representing the company in negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "official" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oficial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offiziell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resmi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„ั–ั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oficjalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌๅผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท officiel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oficial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์‹์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oficiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oficiรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ˜ๆ–น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uradni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opinber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™smi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oficial

Etymology

The word 'official' originates from the late Middle English word 'oficiale', which comes from the Latin 'officium' meaning 'service, duty, office'. The concept of being official, relating to an authority or duty, has been essential in governance and organizational structures throughout history.

See also: officialdom, officialization, officially, officials, unofficial, unofficially.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,079, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.