officers

of-fi-cers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of officer; people holding positions of authority, especially in the military or police.

  2. 2.

    People holding official positions in an organization or company.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    commissioned officers — Officers holding formal military rank
  • •
    non-commissioned officers (NCOs) — Military personnel with limited authority

Related words

See also: officer, official, police, soldier
Synonyms: commanders, executives, officials

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman officer, from Medieval Latin officiarius ("official"), from Latin officium ("duty, service").