Definition

Noun: - Dignitary: A person who holds a high official position or rank, especially in a religious, governmental, or traditional community context. The term often implies respect and authority associated with the position.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các chức sắc trong làng đã họp để bàn về lễ hội. (The village dignitaries met to discuss the festival.)
  • Buổi lễ có sự tham dự của nhiều chức sắc tôn giáo. (The ceremony was attended by many religious dignitaries.)

Advanced Usage

• The term chức sắc is often used in formal or traditional contexts to collectively refer to individuals holding titles and authority within a specific community structure (e.g., village, religious organization).
  • Hội đồng chức sắc đã đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng. (The council of dignitaries made the final decision.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chức vụ (noun): Position, post, office. Refers to the job or role itself rather than the person.
  • Ông ấy giữ một chức vụ quan trọng. (He holds an important position.)
• Chức tước (noun): Titles and ranks. Refers to the honors or official designations.
  • Lễ phong chức tước diễn ra long trọng. (The ceremony for conferring titles took place solemnly.)

Synonyms

• Quan chức (noun): Official, functionary. Often used in a governmental or administrative context.
• Nhân vật có chức vị (noun phrase): Person of position/rank.

Notes on Meaning

• chức sắc specifically emphasizes the person who holds the rank or title, carrying a connotation of social standing and respect within a defined hierarchical system, such as a village, religious sect, or traditional organization. It is less commonly used for modern corporate or non-community-based positions.

noun

1. Dignitary
   • chức sắc trong làng
     village dignitaries
   • chức sắc và tín đồ Cao đài
     Caodaist dignitaries and followers