dignitary
noun
a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
dignitaries
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pluralof dignitary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the village's guest hall, condolences were pouring in from clerics, military officials, the Vatican ambassador to Jordan and local dignitaries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
A Russian drone had just hit a locomotive near the same border, and a special train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European dignitaries, had passed through minutes before.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Vroman’s catered to various clientele and communities, from traveling dignitaries to academics and leisure readers on vacation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Barton continues to tour nationwide, speaking at hundreds of conferences and events a year, including July’s Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, along with Johnson and other conservative dignitaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Telegrams and letters from both famous dignitaries and ordinary citizens flooded the White House with heartfelt wishes for Garfield's recovery.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
