Functionary and Worker

Functionary

Functionary noun - A worker in a government agency.
Usage example: the faceless functionaries at the Internal Revenue Service
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Synonyms for Functionary

Worker and functionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worker" instead a noun "Functionary".

Worker

Worker noun - A person who does very hard or dull work.

Functionary and worker are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionary" instead a noun "Worker".

Nearby Words: work, working, worked, workplace, workmate

How words are described

humble humble functionary humble worker
hapless hapless functionary hapless worker
low-level low-level functionary low-level worker
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