CEFR A2

official

noun

Meaning

A person who has power to make rules or decisions.

Examples

A government official spoke about the new law.
The school official checked our IDs at the gate.

Synonyms: officer, representative, administrator, dignitary

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official (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈfɪʃəl/

Definition

A person who has power to make rules or decisions.

Examples

A government official spoke about the new law.
The school official checked our IDs at the gate.
She works as an official for the city council.

How to Use official

official (noun) (collocation): used before a noun to show something is from a person in power — "This is an official letter from the bank."
an official (prepositional phrase): a person with power — "She is an official at the embassy."

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