dignitary
a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
Origin of dignitary
1Other words from dignitary
- dig·ni·tar·i·al [dig-ni-tair-ee-uhl], /ˌdɪg nɪˈtɛər i əl/, adjective
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How to use dignitary in a sentence
It was seen by a small delegation of star-struck prelates and dignitaries who later described the film as “moving.”
Pope Francis Has the Pleasure of Meeting Angelina Jolie for a Few Seconds | Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTA few blocks away, dignitaries, including Tony Blair, held court in the upscale Serena Hotel.
Rwanda Remembers 100 Days of Terror on Genocide’s 20th Anniversary | Nina Strochlic | April 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCapricia Marshall has spent four years as the link between the White House and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Washington's Protocol Chief Capricia Marshall Steps Down | Sandra McElwaine | August 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore the race she met dignitaries in the grandstand, including Amanda Elliott, the vice chairman of the Victoria Racing Club.
In autumn, the kitchen had to serve squash soup to visiting Korean dignitaries.
Many of her high dignitaries, and even popes, were men who had risen from the humbler ranks of society.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardShe was young and beautiful; the great world knew her; even the highest dignitaries had been interested in her.
Dream Tales and Prose Poems | Ivan TurgenevThe stalls at the west end of the choir are wider than the others, and are used by the higher dignitaries of the cathedral.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle | C. King EleyWith passionate wrath he rushed upon kings, priests, and dignitaries.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherThen we reached the door and found the small room crowded with officials and dignitaries.
The Colonel of the Red Huzzars | John Reed Scott
British Dictionary definitions for dignitary
/ (ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /
a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church
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