word
Officer
AW-fuh-sur
/ˈɔːfʌsɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
officer
Dictionary meaning
Any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command.
Examples
- An officer is responsible for the lives of their men.
- They are an officer of the court.
Synonyms: military officer
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