Functionary
Functionary noun - A person who holds a public office.
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Principal and functionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Principal" instead a noun "Functionary".
Principal
Principal noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Functionary and principal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionary" instead a noun "Principal".
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| hapless | hapless functionary | hapless principal |
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