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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-]
- /ˈɔ fə sər, ˈɒf ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-]
- /ˈɔ fə sər, ˈɒf ə-/
Definitions of subofficer word
- noun subofficer a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, especially one who holds a commission. 1
- noun subofficer a member of a police department or a constable. 1
- noun subofficer a person licensed to take full or partial responsibility for the operation of a merchant ship or other large civilian ship; a master or mate. 1
- noun subofficer a person appointed or elected to some position of responsibility or authority in the government, a corporation, a society, etc. 1
- noun subofficer (in some honorary orders) a member of any rank except the lowest. 1
- noun subofficer Obsolete. an agent. 1
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Origin of subofficer
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French; Middle French officier < Medieval Latin officiārius, equivalent to Latin offici(um) office + -ārius -ary; see -er2, -ier2
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Parts of speech for Subofficer
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determiner
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subofficer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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