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Meaning of "dignitary" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIGNITARY

dignitary  [ˈdɪɡnɪtərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIGNITARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dignitary is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIGNITARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of dignitary in the English dictionary

The definition of dignitary in the dictionary is a person of high official position or rank, esp in government or the church.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIGNITARY


admonitory
ədˈmɒnɪtərɪ
infinitary
ɪnˈfɪnɪtərɪ
insanitary
ɪnˈsænɪtərɪ
military
ˈmɪlɪtərɪ
monetary
ˈmʌnɪtərɪ
monitory
ˈmɒnɪtərɪ
nonmonetary
ˌnɒnˈmʌnɪtərɪ
phytosanitary
ˌfaɪtəʊˈsænɪtərɪ
planetary
ˈplænɪtərɪ
premonitory
prɪˈmɒnɪtərɪ
primogenitary
ˌpraɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪtərɪ
protoplanetary
ˌprəʊtəʊˈplænɪtərɪ
punitory
ˈpjuːnɪtərɪ
recognitory
rɪˈkɒɡnɪtərɪ
sanitary
ˈsænɪtərɪ
sonnetary
ˈsɒnɪtərɪ
territory
ˈtɛrɪtərɪ
unitary
ˈjuːnɪtərɪ
unsanitary
ʌnˈsænɪtərɪ
vanitory
ˈvænɪtərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIGNITARY

diglottic
diglyceride
diglyph
dignification
dignified
dignifiedly
dignifiedness
dignifies
dignify
dignitaries
dignities
dignity
digonal
digoneutic
digoneutism
digoxin
digraph
digraphic
digraphically
digress

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIGNITARY

antimilitary
cavitary
depositary
elementary
extralimitary
hereditary
hyperpituitary
hypopituitary
intracavitary
limitary
nonhereditary
nonmilitary
paramilitary
pituitary
plebiscitary
promilitary
solitary
termitary
the military
ubiquitary
unmilitary

Synonyms and antonyms of dignitary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DIGNITARY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dignitary» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dignitary

Translation of «dignitary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIGNITARY

Find out the translation of dignitary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dignitary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dignitary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 显要人物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dignatario
570 millions of speakers

English

dignitary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गणमान्य अतिथि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأعيان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сановник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dignitário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মর্যাদাপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dignitaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dignitary
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Würdenträger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

高位の人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고위 인사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dignitary
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người có chức vị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரமுகரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उच्च पदवी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ruhani lider
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dignitario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dostojnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сановник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

demnitar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αξιωματούχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hooggeplaaste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dignitary
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dignitary
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dignitary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIGNITARY»

The term «dignitary» is regularly used and occupies the 104.719 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIGNITARY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dignitary» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dignitary» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dignitary

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIGNITARY»

Discover the use of dignitary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dignitary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Extended Massive Orgasm: How You Can Give and Receive ...
Vi&iting Dignitary Many students find this first exercise the most difficult one to do. But this is the most important of all the exercises, and when done properly, it will enhance the experience of your other exercises. Pretend that a visiting dignitary ...
Steve Bodansky, Vera Bodansky, 2000
2
Cases and materials on advanced torts: economic and ...
This advanced torts casebook covers all the major business and dignitary torts, including defamation, privacy invasions, disparagement, bad faith breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion of economic values, interference with ...
Dan B. Dobbs, Ellen M. Bublick, 2006
3
The Conditions of Discretion
The instrumental, positive, balancing approach of the Roth case has been followed by a great many Supreme Court cases and has provoked a scholarly literature arguing for the adoption of dignitary values as a matter of constitutional law.
Joel Handler, 1986
4
Thirty Years in Hell: From Darkness to Light
The acts of this dignitary became so flagrant that even the students who were trying not to believe the scandal were forced to believe that there was something wrong about the mansion of this Catholic dignitary. About this time there was a ...
Bernard Fresenborg, 1996
5
United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic ...
Assisted by the wreath bearer, the dignitary will place the wreath on a stand located in front of the dignitary. As this is occurring, the bugler will move forward. When the dignitary has placed his or her hands upon the wreath, the honor guard will ...
Ambassador Mary Mel French
6
Legends of the Phoenix
Dignitary 1: “It saw us didn't it?” Dignitary 2: “Yes, I'm certain it did.” Dignitary 1: “ So why didn't it come in?” Dignitary 2: “I don't know.” A voice from behind them joined in. Dignitary 3: “Maybe the being controlling them knows who we are and ...
C. S. Nocton, 2008
7
One Hundred and One Improv Games for Children and Adults
One is a foreign dignitary, sent from his country to the United Nations to ask for help in a crisis. Some people do not speak the dignitary's language (Gibberish), so a UN interpreter (the other player) will be translating the dignitary's speech.
Bob Bedore, 2004
8
Statutes Passed in the Parliaments Held in Ireland ... from ...
s and purpose* of law be deemed and reputed as the- demesne or mer.sil lands of lueli archbilhop, bishop, deic, archdeacon, dignitary, or prebendary of such cathedral church making such exchange, and his and their respective successors  ...
Ireland, 1794
9
Statutes Passed in the Parliaments Held in Ireland: 1761-1772
... bishop, dignitary, prebendary, having lands belonging to such archbishop, bi- , shop, dignitary, prebendary, near any town, and convenient for the site of any county infirmary, with the consent of his dean and chapter under the common seal, ...
Ireland, 1795
10
God: The Supreme Example of Man
At that time a famous dignitary was visiting my country for a cultural celebration so many people came to the airport to see this person arrive. But this was a day for me to learn about the visitors that most people cannot see. This famous person ...
Anthony Wharton, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIGNITARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dignitary is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Peculiar Reason The Oklahoma Governor Is Refusing To …
... or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such.”. «ThinkProgress, Jul 15»
2
Oklahoma Gov. Overrides Supreme Court, Says Ten …
... any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such,” according to the Oklahoma Constitution. «Mintpress News, Jul 15»
3
Free course offered at Trident Tech for church security
... the finance is right down this hall and the signs saying, this person is a member of this church, if they're a dignitary or hold a position because ... «WCBD News 2, Jul 15»
4
Ten Commandments Resolution Filed | Oklahoma Watch
... denomination, or system of religion, or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, ... «Oklahoma Watch, Jul 15»
5
OK Supreme Court Ordered 10 Commandments Monument Taken …
... or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such,” according to the Oklahoma Constitution. «The Libertarian Republic, Jul 15»
6
Auburn-area community calendar | July 8 - Auburn Reporter
Dignitary Appreciation Service: 7-8:30 p.m. July 8, Overcomer Covenant Church, 33415 Military Road S., Auburn. Program honors public ... «Auburn Reporter, Jul 15»
7
Another successful Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. | Columnists …
The 21 steps alludes to a 21-gun salute, the highest honor given to any military of dignitary in America. On the 21st step the solider turns and ... «Hutchinson News, Jul 15»
8
Spain Prime Minister: Schengen visa waiver process for Peru to …
... everyone's respect, which is quite positive, and has been fully supported by the European Union members,” the Spanish dignitary stated. «Andina - Agencia Peruana de Noticias, Jul 15»
9
Coquitlam opts for date change to 55+ BC Games - Tri-Cities Now
Stewart also revealed that he intends to not just attend the 55+ BC Games as a dignitary, but also as a competitor. "I'm turning 55 this year but I ... «Coquitlam Now, Jul 15»
10
Prince William Attends Commemoration Service For 7/7 Terrorist …
The 33 year old was the only dignitary to attend the ceremony, but a national service of commemoration was held at St. Paul's Cathedral earlier ... «Contactmusic.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Dignitary [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dignitary>. Apr 2024 ».
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