unofficial

Meanings

• adjective

  Not authorized or sanctioned by the usual official channels.

• Belonging to or representing an unacknowledged or informal group.

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Antonyms

official

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Synonyms

inofficial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unofficial
official , vocational , residential , institutional

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Variants

List of all variants of unofficial that leads to same result
unofficial , unofficially

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Etymology

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From the Latin un- 'not' + officium 'duty, service'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unofficial' is often used in the context of sports, where athletes or teams may compete in unofficial or unsanctioned events.

2. In some countries, the term 'unofficial' is used to describe a person who holds a position or title without being formally appointed or elected.

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Related Concepts

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1. informal: Refers to something that is not formal or official, but rather casual and unstructured.

2. underground: Describes a subculture or movement that exists outside of mainstream society and often operates in secrecy.

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Culture

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The term 'unofficial' is often used to describe things that are not endorsed or recognized by official authorities. In literature and art, the concept of the unofficial can represent rebellion, non-conformity, or alternative perspectives.

How to Memorize "unofficial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an unofficial protest or gathering, where people are not following the rules or guidelines set by authorities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unofficial' with the concept of non-conformity or rebellion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'not authorized' to remember the meaning of 'unofficial'.

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