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单词 functionary
释义 func·tion·ary
I. \ˈfəŋ(k)shəˌnerē, -ri\ noun
also func·tion·aire or func·tion·naire \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|na(a)](ə)r, -|ne], ]ə\
(plural functionaries also functionaires or functionnaires)
Etymology: functionary (translation of French fonctionnaire) from function (I) + -ary (n. suffix); functionaire, functionnaire modification (influenced by English function) (I) of French fonctionnaire, from fonction function (from Latin function-, functio performance) + -aire -ary — more at function
: one who serves in a certain function
 < characters in melodrama … are rather functionaries in a preconceived plot — Roger Manvell >
 < the functionaries who summon motorcars for the clubhouse patrons — Frank Sullivan >
especially : one holding a paid position or office in a government or party : civil servant
 < the bureaucracy … includes a number of functionaries … 1 court clerk … 1 forest guard … 1 market sweeper — Mary Tew >
: official
 < the distinction between members of the Communist party and functionaries — Sidney Hook >
II. adjective
Etymology: function (I) + -ary (adjective suffix)
: functional 1b
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