dignitary

[ dig-ni-ter-ee ]
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noun,plural dig·ni·tar·ies.
  1. a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.

Origin of dignitary

1
First recorded in 1665–75; dignit(y) + -ary

Other words from dignitary

  • dig·ni·tar·i·al [dig-ni-tair-ee-uhl], /ˌdɪg nɪˈtɛər i əl/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for dignitary

dignitary

/ (ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ, -trɪ) /


nounplural -taries
  1. a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church

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