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government officials

Government officials meet in a conference room to discuss new policies.

Definition

Government officials (noun phrase): People who are elected or appointed to administer a government. They hold positions of authority within the various branches and agencies of a government and are responsible for implementing laws, managing public affairs, and providing services.

Usage

This term refers collectively to individuals who hold public office or administrative positions within a governing body. It encompasses a wide range of roles, from high-level elected leaders to appointed civil servants.

Examples
  • The new policy was announced by government officials at a press conference.
  • Government officials are responsible for ensuring that public funds are used appropriately.
  • The meeting included local government officials, such as the mayor and city council members.
Advanced Usage
  • "Senior government officials": Specifies high-ranking individuals within the administration.
    • The treaty was signed by senior government officials from both countries.
  • "Elected government officials": Specifically refers to those chosen by public vote.
    • As elected government officials, they are accountable to their constituents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Official (noun): A person holding public office or having a position of authority. (A more general term that can also apply outside of government, e.g., a sports official).
  • Civil servant (noun): A person employed in the public sector by a government department or agency. (A specific type of appointed government official).
  • Bureaucrat (noun): An official in a government department, particularly one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness. (Can have a neutral or negative connotation).
  • Public servant (noun): A person who works for the state or for local government; often used synonymously with government official, emphasizing service to the public.
Synonyms
  • Public officials
  • Authorities
  • Administrators
  • Officeholders
Antonyms
  • Private citizens
  • Civilians (in contexts contrasting with military or government personnel)
Related Phrases
  • "To hold office": To have an official position in government.
    • She has held office for over a decade.
  • "In an official capacity": Acting with the authority of one's government position.
    • He made the statement in his official capacity as a spokesperson.
government officials

Government officials meet in a conference room to discuss new policies.

Noun
  1. people elected or appointed to administer a government

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