B2nounpoliticswork
US/əˈfɪʃ.əl/
UK/əˈfɪʃ.əl/
a person with an important job in a government or large organization
More often (adjective): approved by the government or another authority; formal and public
In context
Government officials met the farmers to discuss the price of rice.
A senior official from the Ministry of Health spoke at the conference.
Local officials say the new road will open before Tet.
Words that go with official
noun + noun
- government officialA government official confirmed the news on Monday.
- party officialA party official said the meeting would be postponed.
adjective + noun
- senior officialTwo senior officials resigned after the scandal.
- local officialLocal officials asked residents to leave before the flood.
- public officialPublic officials must declare their income every year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an officer in the ministry.Correct: He is an official in the ministry.