noun

officer

officer, policeman, policewoman, executive

A police officer helped us find the way.

A police officer helped us find the way.

He is an officer in the army.

He is an officer in the army.

She is a senior officer of the company.

She is a senior officer of the company.

((a person)) a member of a police force A police officer helped us find the way.

((a person)) a person with a position of authority in an organization He is an officer in the army.

Synonyms: agent, official, executive, policeman

From 'office', meaning a position of duty. An 'officer' is one who holds such a position.

Think of someone who works in an 'office' or has 'official' authority, like a police officer or a company officer.

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