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officeholder
noun of·fice·hold·er \-ˌhōl-dər\
: a person who has an official job or position especially in the government
Full Definition of OFFICEHOLDER
: one holding a public office
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First Known Use of OFFICEHOLDER
1787
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- functionary, official, officer, public servant
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officeholder
noun of·fice·hold·er \ˈȯ-fəs-ˌhōl-dər\
Definition of OFFICEHOLDER for Kids
: a person who has been elected or appointed to a public position
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