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dignitary

[ dig-ni-ter-ee ]

noun

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


dignitary

/ ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ; -trɪ /

noun

  1. a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱·Ծ·ٲ·· [dig-ni-, tair, -ee-, uh, l], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dignitary1

First recorded in 1665–75; dignit(y) + -ary
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At a wildfire relief event Feb. 9, Taiwanese dignitaries, California politicians and Arcadia firefighters posed for a photo with a giant check made out to a fledgling foundation.

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Embassy in Ghana, Mayor Karen Bass was attending a reception with local and foreign dignitaries as her phone began to ping.

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Danish national police sent additional officers and police dogs to the territory on Sunday as part of regular security measures taken during visits by dignitaries — and in possible anticipation of protests.

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The day began with the same cordial routine the White House reserves for visiting foreign dignitaries.

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In times past visiting dignitaries would give emperors gifts and tributes.

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