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subofficer

of·fi·cer
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-]
    • /ˈɔ fə sər, ˈɒf ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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".

subofficer usage trend in Literature

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