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Officer Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：corporate officer (officer)

officer 🔊

/ˈɔːfɪsər/

A person who has a position of authority and responsibility in a company or organization.

corporate officer 🔊

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/ˈkɔːrpərət ˈɔːfɪsər/

A member of an organization who holds a position of authority, such as a manager, director, or executive.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'officium' (duty, service) + '-er' (agent suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'office' + 'er' - someone who works in an official role or office.

📖 Example

The officer from the human resources department explained the new policy to everyone. 🔊 The officer from the human resources department explained the new policy to everyone.

🔗 Collocations

corporate officer – A high-ranking official in a business corporation

senior officer – An officer with advanced rank or experience

executive officer – A top-level manager responsible for major decisions

🔄 Synonyms

executive (n.) – A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business

manager (n.) – A person who controls or administers an organization or group of staff

official (n.) – A person holding a position of authority in an organization

🚫 Antonyms

subordinate (n.) – A person under the authority or control of another

employee (n.) – A person employed for wages or salary, typically non-managerial

🌱 Derivatives

office (n.) – A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for business or professional work

official (n./adj.) – A person holding a public position; relating to an authority

officiate (v.) – To act in an official capacity, especially in a ceremony or sports event

📖 Cultural Story

Officer entered English via Old French 'oficier', from Latin 'officiarius' (official). Originally referred to any person holding an office, later specialized to military and police roles.

Meaning 2：police officer (officer)

officer 🔊

/ˈɔːfɪsər/

A member of the police force who wears a uniform and helps to keep the law and order.

police officer 🔊

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/pəˈliːs ˈɔːfɪsər/

A member of a police force who wears a uniform and is responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing laws.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I asked the police officer for directions to the nearest bus stop. 🔊 I asked the police officer for directions to the nearest bus stop.

🔗 Collocations

police officer – A law enforcement officer serving in a police force

military officer – A commissioned member of the armed forces

probation officer – An official who supervises offenders on probation

🔄 Synonyms

constable (n.) – A police officer of the lowest rank, especially in the UK

patrolman (n.) – A police officer who patrols a designated area

lawman (n.) – A male law enforcement officer, especially in historical or western contexts

🚫 Antonyms

civilian (n.) – A person not in the armed services or police force

🌱 Derivatives

office (n.) – A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for business or professional work

official (n./adj.) – A person holding a public position; relating to an authority

officiate (v.) – To act in an official capacity, especially in a ceremony or sports event