dignitary
Translation
dignitary, VIP
Examples
Foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.
Foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dignitary a person who has an important official position Foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.
Similar Words
Synonyms: VIP, notable, grandee
Etymology
From Latin 'dignitas' (worth, merit). The '-ary' suffix denotes a person associated with something.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who has great 'dignity'.