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/əˈfɪʃəl/
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someone who has power to make rules and decisions, like a boss or government employee; their sayings and actions are important because they hold authority

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"official" as noun

1 - An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

2 - A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.

"official" as adjective

1 - Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.

2 - Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority

3 - Approved by authority; authorized.

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Synonyms
1 - officer
2 - agent
3 - representative
4 - public servant
5 - functionary
6 - bureaucrat
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Antonyms
1 - unofficial
2 - informal
3 - casual
4 - unofficial
5 - unauthorized
6 - unapproved
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