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Word: Official
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English (originally as a noun): via Old French from Latin officialis, from officium (see office)
əˈfɪʃl
relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities
Short Definition:relating to authority or public body
Examples:- the prime minister's official engagements
Word: Official
Speech Type: Noun
əˈfɪʃl
a person holding public office or having official duties, especially as a representative of an organization or government department
Short Definition:person holding public office
Examples:- a union official
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