officials

of-fi-cials · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of official; people holding positions of authority in government, organizations, or other bodies.

  2. 2.

    People who enforce rules in sports and games.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    government officials — People working in official government positions
  • •
    elected officials — Politicians chosen by voters
  • •
    senior officials — High-ranking authorities

Related words

See also: authorities, officers, official
Synonyms: administrators, authorities, bureaucrats, representatives

Etymology

From Latin officialis ("pertaining to duty, official"), from officium ("duty, service").