Unofficial: meaning, definitions and examples

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unofficial

[ ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl ]

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government

Not authorized or recognized by a government or other official authority.

Synonyms

informal, unapproved, unauthorized

Examples of usage

Many unofficial websites provide information about the company.
The unofficial ceasefire was agreed upon by both sides.
The group held an unofficial meeting to discuss their concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "unofficial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não oficial

🇮🇳 अनौपचारिक

🇩🇪 inoffiziell

🇮🇩 tidak resmi

🇺🇦 неофіційний

🇵🇱 nieoficjalny

🇯🇵 非公式 (ひこうしき)

🇫🇷 non officiel

🇪🇸 no oficial

🇹🇷 resmi olmayan

🇰🇷 비공식

🇸🇦 غير رسمي

🇨🇿 neoficiální

🇸🇰 neoficiálny

🇨🇳 非正式的

🇸🇮 neuraden

🇮🇸 óopinber

🇰🇿 бейресми

🇬🇪 არაოფიციალური

🇦🇿 qeyri-rəsmi

🇲🇽 no oficial

Word origin

The word 'unofficial' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'official'. It is commonly used to describe something that is not formally recognized or approved by an official authority. Over time, 'unofficial' has become a popular term in various contexts, especially in politics, business, and informal settings.