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Definition deputy in British English
deputy
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/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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3
an elected member of parliament in some countries, for example France
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