officeholder

[ aw-fis-hohl-der, of-is- ]
/ ˈɔ fɪsˌhoʊl dər, ˈɒf ɪs- /
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noun

a person filling a governmental position; public official.

Origin of officeholder

First recorded in 1850–55; office + holder

OTHER WORDS FROM officeholder

non·of·fice·hold·er, noun

Words nearby officeholder

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Words related to officeholder

assignment, post, appointee, nominee, office, diplomat, executive, official, envoy, administrator, aide, delegate, secretary, deputy, manager, agent, director, chief, representative, leader

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