Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Someone holding a position of authority in an organization, or something that is formally recognized or authorized.
Official
/əˈfɪʃl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He is an official at the town office.I read an official report about the event.
Etymology:
The word official originates from the Latin officialis, meaning attendant to an office, arising from officium, meaning duty or service, comprising opus (work) and facere (to do). First recorded use in English dates back to the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
151 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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