noun

officer

OF-ih-suh

noun

Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.

"The officer directed traffic around the accident."

"She was promoted to a senior officer within the company."

A respectful way to address a police officer.

""Is there a problem, officer?" he asked nervously."

How to Use Officer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person with formal authority or responsibility, often in the military, police, or a company.

Common pairings

police officer commanding officer a company's chief financial officer

officered past tense, officers plural, officers singular

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The _____ directed traffic around the accident.

From Old French officier, from Latin officium, "office, duty" — literally, someone who carries out an office.

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