Dictionary & Thesaurus

1.

(noun) someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; "he is an officer of the court"; "the club elected its officers for the coming year"

Synonyms: officer

Related Words: functionary, official, probation officer, sergeant at arms, serjeant-at-arms

2.

(noun) the official who holds an office

Synonyms: incumbent

Related Words: functionary, office-bearer, official