officers
|of-fi-cers|
🇺🇸
/ˈɔːfɪsərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒfɪsəz/
(officer)
authority figure
Etymology
'officer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'officier,' where 'office' meant 'duty or service.'
'officier' transformed into the Middle English word 'officer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'officer.'
Initially, it meant 'a person holding a public office,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person holding a position of authority.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person holding a position of authority in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
The officers were responsible for maintaining order during the event.
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Noun 2
a person appointed or elected to a position of responsibility in an organization, such as a company or government.
The company officers met to discuss the new policy changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42