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Definition deputy in British English

deputy noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdepjʊti/
1

someone whose job is the second most important in a department or organization, and who takes the responsibilities of the most important person in some situations

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1.1

used in job titles

Example

the deputy ambassador to Sweden

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2

a police officer in some parts of the US who does the sheriff's job when the sheriff is away

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3

an elected member of parliament in some countries, for example France

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Definition deputy in British English