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Functionary (Noun)

A worker who holds or is invested with an office.

Nouns denoting people.

The minor functionary who processed our travel visas was strict about documentation.
He began his career as a low-level functionary in the department of state but worked his way up the ranks.
She met the chief functionary of the tourism board who presented her with an honorary plaque.
Local officials feared retribution if they questioned the methods employed by a corrupt high-ranking functionary.
Before her retirement, the celebrated activist held many key roles including a government functionary with influential responsibilities.