officials

Meanings

• noun

  Persons who are appointed to perform a public, administrative, or judicial duty.

  - "The mayor and city council are the officials who govern the city."
  - "The referee is an official in a sports game."
  - "The judge is an official in the court of law."

• noun

  A person who represents an organization or corporation.

  - "The company sent an official to negotiate the deal."
  - "The ambassador is the official representative of his country."
  - "The spokesperson is an official who speaks on behalf of the organization."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɪʃəlz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with officials
officioso , officialize , officemate , officium

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Variants

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official , officials

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Etymology

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From Middle English officiale, from Latin officialis, from officium 'duty, service, employment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'official' comes from the Latin word 'officium', which means 'duty' or 'service'.

2. In ancient Rome, officials were often elected by the people to serve in various roles within the government.

3. The highest-ranking official in many governments is the head of state, such as a president or monarch.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bureaucracy: A system of administration characterized by a complex hierarchy of offices and officials.

2. Public Servant: A person who is employed to perform a public service or duty.

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Culture

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Officials have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In literature, officials are often portrayed as corrupt or power-hungry, while in art, they are depicted in formal attire, symbolizing power and authority.

How to Memorize "officials"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people in formal attire, performing their duties in a public setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'officials' with the idea of duty, service, and representation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Duty, Service, Representation' to remember the meaning of 'officials'.

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