official

Meanings

• noun

  A person authorized to act for or represent a government or an organization.

  - "The mayor is an official representative of the city."
  - "The official spokesperson for the company issued a statement."

• adjective

  Relating to or being a person in authority or having administrative power.

  - "The official document contained the signature of the judge."
  - "The official language of the country is French."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɪʃəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unofficial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with official
offensive , defensive , referee , efficiency

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Variants

List of all variants of official that leads to same result
official , officials , officially , co-official , coofficial

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'officium', meaning 'duty' or 'service'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'official' is often used in sports to refer to the person in charge of enforcing the rules.

2. In some countries, 'official' is used as a title for certain high-ranking government officials.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bureaucracy: A complex system of administration characterized by the establishment of a hierarchy of offices and the division of labor.

2. Politician: A person involved in conducting the business of a government or controlling a political party.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'official' is often used to describe individuals or entities that represent or enforce the rules and regulations of an organization or government. In art, the term can refer to the accepted or established style or genre. In music, an 'official chart' refers to a recognized and authoritative list of the most popular songs.

How to Memorize "official"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a badge or a title, representing an organization or government.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of duty, service, or representation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Duty, Service, Represents' to remember the definition of official.

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