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officer

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person appointed to maintain order, especially in a particular area or among a group of people.

  • noun

    A person holding a position of authority, particularly in the military or police.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɔfɪsɚ/



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Synonyms

conduct , direct , manage
Rhymes
Words rhyming with officer
grief , relief , sneef
Variants
List of all variants of officer that leads to same result
officer , officers , officered , officering , officer of arms , attendance officer , attendance officers , chief petty officer , chief petty officers , chief warrant officer , chief warrant officers , commanding officer , commanding officers , commissioned officer , commissioned officers , company grade officer , company officer , company officers , executive officer , executive officers
Etymology
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From Old French 'officier', from 'officier' 'to serve'.

Trivia
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  1. A police officer's uniform includes a badge, which displays their rank and name.

  2. In the military, officers outrank enlisted personnel and are responsible for leading their troops.

Related Concepts
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  1. law enforcement: The practice of enforcing laws and maintaining public order.

  2. military: A highly organized force that uses discipline and weapons to defend a country.

Culture
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In literature, officers are often depicted as authority figures or leaders. In art, they may be portrayed in uniform, carrying weapons or other symbols of power. In music, there are songs about officers and their roles in society.

How to Memorize "officer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an officer in uniform, carrying a badge and a baton.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'officer' with the concept of authority or leadership.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'OFFICER' to remember the definition: 'Organized Figure For Implementing and Carrying Executive Rules'.

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