office-bearer
/'ɔfis,beərə/ Cách viết khác : (office-holder) /'ɔfis,houldə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who holds a specific position or office, especially within an organization: An "office-bearer" is someone who has been formally elected or appointed to a particular role with defined duties and responsibilities, typically within a structured group like a club, society, committee, or government body.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The treasurer, as an office-bearer, is responsible for managing the club's finances.
- All office-bearers of the association must attend the annual general meeting.
- She was elected as an office-bearer on the student council.
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a formal, often voluntary, position of trust and service rather than a paid employment role. It is frequently used in the context of constitutions, bylaws, and formal organizational structures.
- According to the bylaws, the duties of each office-bearer are clearly outlined.
Variants and Related Words
- Office-holder (noun): A direct synonym for "office-bearer," referring to a person who occupies a position of authority or service.
- The meeting was attended by all current office-holders.
Synonyms
- Official: A person holding public office or having official duties.
- Officer: A person who holds a position of authority in a society, company, or other organization.
- Incumbent: The current holder of an office or post.
Antonyms
- Member-at-large: A general member without a specific office or title.
- Constituent: A member of a group represented by an office-bearer.
Noun
- the person who holds an office