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Definition officer in British English

officer

[countable] noun
/ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
1

someone with a position of power and authority in the armed forces

Example

an army officer

Synonyms and related words
brigadier-general aide-de-camp brigadier-general
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.

Synonyms and related words
account executive administrator agent
Example

Two uniformed officers arrived on the scene quickly.

Synonyms and related words
bobby cadet captain captain
2.1

used for talking politely to a police officer

Synonyms and related words
bobby cadet captain
Definition officer in British English

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commanding officer (noun) duty officer (noun) executive officer (noun) first officer (noun) High Court Enforcement Officer (noun) house officer (noun) non-commissioned officer (noun) petty officer (noun) pilot officer (noun) police officer (noun) probation officer (noun) protection officer (noun) returning officer (noun) staff officer (noun) warrant officer (noun)