Functionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛriː/

Functionary (noun)

  1. A person who works for the government, especially in an office, doing official duties.
  2. A person holding an official position in an organization, with responsibilities set by rules.
  3. A person seen as part of bureaucracy, often focused on procedures rather than personal decisions.

Examples

  • The functionary processed the form at the office.
  • A functionary checks documents before approval.