dignitary
[ dig-ni-ter-ee ]
/ ˈdɪg nɪˌtɛr i /
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noun, plural dig·ni·tar·ies.
a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dignitary
dig·ni·tar·i·al [dig-ni-tair-ee-uhl], /ˌdɪg nɪˈtɛər i əl/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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dignitary
/ (ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /
noun plural -taries
a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church
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