deputy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjʊti/

Definition

A person who is chosen to assist or act in the place of another, especially a subordinate official.

Examples

• The sheriff appointed a deputy to help with law enforcement in the county.

• She served as deputy director of the organization for five years.

• The minister's deputy handled the negotiations while the minister was abroad.

How to Use deputy

deputy of (prepositional phrase)

Someone who assists or acts in place of a specific person or role. — "He served as the deputy of the department head."

deputy to (prepositional phrase)

Someone who assists or acts in place of a specific person or role. — "She was appointed deputy to the ambassador."

Synonyms of deputy

Words with a similar meaning to deputy:

• assistant
• representative
• substitute
• lieutenant

Antonyms of deputy

Words with the opposite meaning to deputy:

• principal
• leader

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