Semiofficial: meaning, definitions and examples
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semiofficial
[ ˌsɛmioʊˈfɪʃəl ]
status designation
Semiofficial refers to something that has a certain level of recognition or authority but is not fully official. It often denotes a relationship or status that is partially sanctioned by an authoritative body but lacks full endorsement.
Synonyms
partially authorized, unendorsed, unofficial.
Examples of usage
- The semiofficial documents were accepted for review.
- He held a semiofficial position in the organization.
- The semiofficial report provided insights into the ongoing situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "semiofficial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semi-oficial
🇮🇳 अर्ध-आधिकारिक
🇩🇪 semi-offiziell
🇮🇩 semi-resmi
🇺🇦 семіофіційний
🇵🇱 półoficjalny
🇯🇵 準公式の
🇫🇷 semi-officiel
🇪🇸 semi-oficial
🇹🇷 yarı resmî
🇰🇷 준공식의
🇸🇦 نصف رسمي
🇨🇿 polovičně oficiální
🇸🇰 polovične oficiálny
🇨🇳 半官方的
🇸🇮 poluradni
🇮🇸 aðeins opinber
🇰🇿 жартылай ресми
🇬🇪 ნახევრად ოფიციალური
🇦🇿 yarı rəsmi
🇲🇽 semi-oficial
Etymology
The term 'semiofficial' is a compound word that combines the prefix 'semi-', meaning 'partially' or 'in part', with 'official', which refers to something sanctioned or authorized by an authority. The prefix 'semi-' comes from Latin 'semi', meaning 'half' or 'partly'. 'Official' originates from the Latin 'officialis', which refers to something related to an office or officer. The use of 'semiofficial' began to appear in the mid-20th century, particularly in bureaucratic and organizational contexts, as entities began to create documents or reports that conveyed information that was neither fully private nor fully sanctioned by a higher authority. This term became increasingly relevant as organizations sought to differentiate between various levels of authorized communication.