Functionary
Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛriː/
Functionary (noun)
- A person who works for the government, especially in an office, doing official duties.
- A person holding an official position in an organization, with responsibilities set by rules.
- 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.