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."

Synonyms of official

Words with a similar meaning to official:

• officer
• representative
• administrator
• dignitary

Antonyms of official

Words with the opposite meaning to official:

• citizen
• private

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