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dignitary

/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/

Meanings
noun
An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

Examples :

"The visiting dignitary, the mayor of the sister city, was greeted with a warm welcome. "
politics government position person society

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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welcome noun

/ˈwɛlkəm/

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

"The welcome from the teachers was warm and friendly, making the new student feel at ease. "

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influential noun

/ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

A person who has influence

"The influential in our class was always asked for advice on projects. "

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position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

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dignity noun

/ˈdɪɡnɪti/

The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

"The student spoke with dignity, even though she was nervous about the presentation. "

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addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

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dignified adjective

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

"The teacher entered the classroom with a dignified bearing, showing respect for the students. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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greeted verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪd/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted each student with a smile as they entered the classroom. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "