officer
UK: ˈɒfɪsə | US: ˈɑːfɪsər
n. a person holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government
n. a member of a professional body or society
vt. to command or manage as an officer
officer = office<duty, service> + er<agent suffix>
- office: From Latin officium (duty, service), combining opus (work) + facere (to do).
- er: Agentive suffix in English, indicating "one who performs an action."
Etymology Origin:
The word officer traces back to the Latin officium, meaning "duty" or "service." Over time, it evolved through Old French (officier) into Middle English, where er was added to denote a person performing official duties. The term originally emphasized administrative or ceremonial roles but later expanded to include authoritative positions in military and civil contexts.
The police officer directed traffic during the parade.
She was promoted to chief financial officer last year.
The army officer led his troops with courage.
The club elected a new officer to manage its affairs.
He will officer the training program for new recruits.