Tom is a mere functionary, not a powerful person by any means.
Source: tatoeba (13184165)
Functionary
/ˈfʌŋ(k).ʃn̩.(ə)ri/
Synonyms for "functionary" (83 found)
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Closest matches (17)
Noun(4 words)
agentamanuensisbaggage agentbureaucratbusiness agentcivil servantclaim agentclerkcommercial agentcommission agentcommissionerconductorconsignee
Strong matches (25)
Related words (41)
manipulatornews agentoffice-bearerofficeholderofficerofficialofficiaryoperantoperativeoperatorparliamentary agentpassenger agentpetty tyrantpilotplacemanpress agentpublic officialpublic servantpuppetpurchasing agent
Noun(7 words)
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6 entriescourt officialdata clerkoffice clerkpolice officerrecords clerkschool administrator
Collocations
6 entriescivil servantcourt officialgovernment functionarylocal officialschool administratorsenior functionary
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
A functionary escorted us upstairs to Mr. Jackson's office.
Source: tatoeba (13184169)
The view of Adolf Eichmann as a mere functionary ignores his lifelong hatred of Jews and his central role in the Holocaust.
Source: tatoeba (13184171)
Tom is a functionary working in a cubicle at the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Source: tatoeba (13184174)
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