officeholder

[ aw-fis-hohl-der, of-is- ]
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noun
  1. a person filling a governmental position; public official.

Origin of officeholder

1
First recorded in 1850–55; office + holder

Other words from officeholder

  • non·of·fice·hold·er, noun

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