functionaries

Meanings

• noun

  Persons who perform a particular task or duties, especially in a public or administrative capacity.

  - "The functionaries of the government were responsible for implementing new policies."
  - "The board of functionaries oversaw the management of the organization."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with functionaries
junior , superior , connoisseur

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Variants

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functionaries , functionary

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'functionarius', meaning 'performing a duty' or 'serving'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'functionary' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Functionaries were often depicted in Dadaist art as symbolizing the absurdity and meaninglessness of modern life.

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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 authority and division of labor.

2. Public Servant: An individual employed to perform a public service or duty, typically working for a government department or organization.

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Culture

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Functionaries have been a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as cogs in a larger machine, performing their duties without question or emotion. In George Orwell's '1984', functionaries are members of the ruling Party who enforce the totalitarian regime.

How to Memorize "functionaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people in uniforms, working together in an organized manner to carry out tasks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'functionaries' with the idea of a well-oiled machine, with each part performing its specific role.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FUCTION' to remember the definition: 'Functionaries Uphold Complex Tasks In Orderly Nexus'.

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