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Definition of
functionary noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
functionary
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri
/
/
(
pl.
functionaries
)
(
often disapproving
)
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a person with official duties
synonym
official
party/state/government functionaries
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functionary
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