First Known Use: 14th century
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1officer
noun of·fi·cer \ˈä-fə-sər, ˈȯ-\
: a member of a police force
: a person who has an important position in a company, organization, or government
: a person who has a position of authority or command in the military
Full Definition of OFFICER
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a obsolete : agent b : one charged with police duties
2
: one who holds an office of trust, authority, or command <the officers of the bank> <chief executive officer>
3
a : one who holds a position of authority or command in the armed forces; specifically : commissioned officer b : the master or any of the mates of a merchant or passenger ship
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Origin of OFFICER
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin officiarius, from Latin officium
2officer
verb
Definition of OFFICER
transitive verb
1
: to furnish with officers
2
: to command or direct as an officer
First Known Use of OFFICER
1670
OFFICER Defined for Kids
officer
noun of·fi·cer \ˈȯ-fə-sər\
Definition of OFFICER for Kids
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: a person given the responsibility of enforcing the law <a police officer>
2
: a person who holds a position of authority <an officer of the company>
3
: a person who holds a commission in the military <His father is an officer in the navy.>
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