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noun |
| definition 1: |
An officer is a person who has an important position in a company or in a government. An officer has some power over other people and a lot of responsibility. The president of a company is that company's top officer. A mayor is the top officer in the government of a city.
Sal's uncle is an officer in the police force.
- similar words:
- official
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| definition 2: |
An officer in the army or other fighting force has the power to lead other soldiers and tell them what to do. An army is made up of many soldiers, but only officers can give commands.
The officer gave the order to attack.Trevon's father is an officer in the navy. |
| definition 3: |
An officer is a policeman or policewoman.
Two officers arrived at the bank after the robbery. |
| related words: |
captain, commander, general, major |
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