official

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  2. noun someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
  3. adjective having official authority or sanction

Etymology

From Middle English official, from Old French official, from Latin officiālis, from Latin officium (“duty, service”), by surface analysis, office + -ial.

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Synonyms

functionary

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