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Officeholder

🔄 Synonyms of "Officeholder"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
incumbentnoun	The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
officernoun	One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Officeholder"

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Word	Definition
incumbentnoun	The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
officernoun	One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
office holdernoun	Alternative form of officeholder. [A person who holds an office, especially one appointed or elected to a public office.]
office-holdernoun	Alternative form of officeholder. [A person who holds an office, especially one appointed or elected to a public office.]
officialnoun	An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.
public officernoun	One who holds public office; an official or employee of the government.
officiateverb	(intransitive, transitive) To perform the functions of some office.
officeholdingnoun	The holding of an office (formal role).
officeseekernoun	A candidate for office, often specifically political office
appointeenoun	a person who is appointed
postholdernoun	The holder of a post (title).
officenoun	(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:
officeshipnoun	The position or role of holding an office.
officialshipnoun	The position or role of an official.
officialdomnoun	The people elected to government or employed in the civil service.
officershipnoun	The position or role of an officer.
public officenoun	(government) A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.
handlernoun	(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
benchnoun	A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
incumbencynoun	The state of being incumbent.