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dignitary Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/

What Does Dignitary Mean?

Dignitary is used as a noun meaning An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position. As an adjective, it means Relating to dignity.

Word Facts for Dignitary

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/
Synonymspanjandrum, vip and high-up
Pluraldignitaries

Dignitary Definition (Noun)

  1. An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

Dignitary as an Adjective

  1. Relating to dignity.

Synonyms of Dignitary

panjandrumviphigh-upvery important person
Dignitary synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

dignitary (plural dignitaries)

dignitary (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Dignitary

Origin of Dignitary

Borrowed from French dignitaire.

Questions People Ask About Dignitary

Is dignitary a noun or an adjective?

Dignitary is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for dignitary?

Close synonyms of dignitary are panjandrum, vip and high-up. See the full list of dignitary synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of dignitary?

The plural of dignitary is dignitaries.

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