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officeholders

/ˈɔfɪsˌhoʊldərz/ /ˈɑfɪsˌhoʊldərz/

Meanings
noun
A person who holds an office, especially one appointed or elected to a public office; an incumbent

Examples :

"Sentence: "The voters expect high ethical standards from their elected officeholders." "
politics government job position state person

Related Words

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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office noun

/ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The mayor's office held a special ceremony to honor the city's firefighters. "

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expect verb

/ɛkˈspɛkt/

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."

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voters noun

/ˈvoʊtərz/

Someone who votes.

"In your opinion, should we allow 16 and 17 year olds to become voters?"

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public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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incumbent noun

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.

"The incumbent mayor is running for re-election next year. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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appointed verb

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "

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ethical noun

/ˈɛθɪkəl/

An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.

"The pharmacist carefully checked the prescription to ensure the ethical was filled correctly. "

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elected verb

/ɪˈlɛktɪd/

To choose or make a decision (to do something)

"She elected to take the bus instead of walking because it was raining. "

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standards noun

/ˈstændədz/ /ˈstændɚdz/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school has high academic standards, so students must study hard to succeed. "