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
Underling and functionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underling" instead a noun "Functionary".
Underling
Underling noun - One who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another.
Functionary and underling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionary" instead a noun "Underling".
How words are described
| hapless | hapless functionary | hapless underling |
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