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dignitary

American  
[dig-ni-ter-ee] / ˈdɪg nɪˌtɛr i /

noun

plural

dignitaries

  1. a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.

dignitary British  
/ ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

  1. a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church

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Other Word Forms

  • dignitarial adjective

Etymology

Origin of dignitary

First recorded in 1665–75; dignit(y) + -ary

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