Appointee (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who is appointed to a job or position.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
An official who is appointed.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The president's latest appointee to the Supreme Court has been confirmed by the Senate after a lengthy confirmation hearing.
- The new appointee to the university's board of trustees is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the institution's governance.
- The mayor's appointee to the city's zoning commission has been accused of having a conflict of interest.
- The governor's appointee to the state's education department has been tasked with implementing a new curriculum for public schools.
- The president's appointee to the Federal Reserve has been praised for her expertise in monetary policy.