functionary
UK: ˈfʌŋkʃənəri | US: ˈfʌŋkʃəneri
n. A person who performs official or administrative duties, often in a routine or mechanical way.
The word "functionary" originates from the Latin functio (performance, execution), derived from fungi (to perform). The suffix -ary (from Latin -arius) indicates a person associated with a specific role. Thus, a "functionary" is literally "one who performs duties," reflecting its bureaucratic or administrative connotation. The term evolved in English (early 19th century) to describe officials who execute tasks systematically, often with a neutral or pejorative tone.
The embassy functionary processed our visas efficiently.
He was a mere functionary, following orders without question.
The meeting was attended by several government functionaries.
Critics accused the system of being dominated by faceless functionaries.
The functionary stamped the documents and handed them back.