Functionary and Principal

Functionary

Functionary noun - A person who holds a public office.
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Synonyms for Functionary

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".

Nearby Words: principle, principally, principality, principe

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