Definition

1. 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

1. the person who holds an office