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officeholder

of·fi·ce·holder

US/ˈɔfʌˌshoʊldɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

  • “he is an officer of the court”
  • “the club elected its officers for the coming year”
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2.

the official who holds an office

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Origin

From office + holder.

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