Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person holding a position of command or authority in a hierarchy, often in the military or police.
Officer
/ˈɒfəsə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The men on the horses were police officers.
After the officer left, he said to the squire:
He looked at the officer.
Etymology:
The term officer originates from the Old French officier, meaning a benevolent executive or magistrate, which is derived from the Latin officiarius, meaning official.
Usage Statistics:
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