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Definition officer in American English

officer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɔfɪsər/
1

someone with a position of power and authority in the military

Example

an army officer

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1.1

someone with a position of authority in an organization

Example

We elect the club's officers at the first meeting of each year.

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Example

Two uniformed officers arrived on the scene quickly.

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2.1

used for talking politely to a police officer, or as part of their title

Example

Excuse me, Officer, but could you give me some information?

Example

Officer Jones.

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Definition officer in American English