Officials: meaning, definitions and examples

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officials

[ əˈfɪʃ(ə)ls ]

^{Context #1}

government

People in positions of authority within a government or organization, typically appointed rather than elected.

Synonyms

authorities, bureaucrats, executives, functionaries

Examples of usage

The officials have announced a new policy regarding taxes.
The government officials are meeting with foreign diplomats.
Local officials are responsible for maintaining public services.
The officials are expected to make a decision soon.
The officials are discussing the budget for the next fiscal year.

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sports

A person who enforces the rules in a game or sport, especially a referee or umpire.

Synonyms

arbitrator, judge, referee, umpire

Examples of usage

The soccer match had three officials to ensure fair play.
The basketball officials made a controversial call that led to protests.
The tennis official signaled a fault in the serve.
The boxing official declared the match a draw.
The officials are reviewing the play to make a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "officials" in other languages:

🇵🇹 funcionários

🇮🇳 अधिकारियों

🇩🇪 Beamte

🇮🇩 pejabat

🇺🇦 посадовці

🇵🇱 urzędnicy

🇯🇵 公務員

🇫🇷 fonctionnaires

🇪🇸 funcionarios

🇹🇷 yetkililer

🇰🇷 공무원

🇸🇦 المسؤولين

🇨🇿 úředníci

🇸🇰 úradníci

🇨🇳 官员

🇸🇮 uradniki

🇮🇸 embættismenn

🇰🇿 лауазымды тұлғалар

🇬🇪 თანამდებობის პირები

🇦🇿 rəsmi şəxslər

🇲🇽 funcionarios

Word origin

The word 'officials' comes from the Latin word 'officialis', meaning 'of or belonging to duty, service, or office'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to persons holding a position of authority. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, including government officials and sports officials.