Official: meaning, definitions and examples
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official
[ ษหfษชส(ษ)l ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น oficial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคงเคฟเคเคพเคฐเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช offiziell
๐ฎ๐ฉ resmi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ oficjalny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ฌๅผ
๐ซ๐ท officiel
๐ช๐ธ oficial
๐น๐ท resmi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต์์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุณู ู
๐จ๐ฟ oficiรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oficiรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๆน
๐ธ๐ฎ uradni
๐ฎ๐ธ opinber
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแชแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษsmi
๐ฒ๐ฝ oficial
Word origin
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.