Officeholder (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; "he is an officer of the court"; "the club elected its officers for the coming year".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Officer

Hypernyms

• Functionary

Hyponyms

• Serjeant-at-arms

Meaning ²

The official who holds an office.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Incumbent

Hypernyms

• Holder
• Official

Hyponyms

• Office-bearer