officeholder

[ aw-fis-hohl-der, of-is- ]

noun

1. a person filling a governmental position; public official.

Other Words From

• non·office·holder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of officeholder¹

First recorded in 1850–55; office + holder

Example Sentences

"Democratic officeholders are much likelier to do what voters want than Republican officeholders," he writes, noting that GOP-controlled state governments "routinely ignore voter preferences" but Democratic majorities "work much harder to do what voters want."

From Salon

Under city ethics laws, some officeholders are barred from accepting donations from high-ranking officials of companies that have large contracts with the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the current process, new district maps are reviewed, debated, modified and approved by a committee appointed by current officeholders.

From Los Angeles Times

They will hold up Harris, a statewide officeholder for more than a dozen years, as the prime example of its destructive ruling class.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout the week, a parade of Republicans – including former officeholders and Donald Trump supporters – also took the stage at the convention to pitch Harris as the best option in November.

From BBC

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