Word OFFICER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

officer

🇺🇸 [ˈɔfɪsər]

Meanings

A person holding a position of authority, typically in a law enforcement or military organization. An officer can also be someone in charge of a particular task or function.

Examples

• The police officer asked for identification during the traffic stop.
• She was promoted to the position of officer in the army.
• The officer in charge of security made sure everything was in order.

Synonyms

guard • agent • soldier

Antonyms

civilian • citizen • subject