Functionary
Functionary noun - A person who holds a public office.
Usage example: spoke to high-ranking functionaries at the embassy in the hopes that they could help
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Synonyms for Functionary
Minion and functionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Minion" instead a noun "Functionary".
Minion
Minion noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
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Synonyms for Minion
Functionary and minion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionary" instead a noun "Minion".
How words are described
| main | main functionary | main minion |
| high-ranking | high-ranking functionary | high-ranking minion |
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