Definition/Meaning of officer

• English - Noun: officer ( plural officers ) ​One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization , especially in military , police or government organizations . ​One who holds a public office . ​An agent or servant imparted with the ability , to some degree , to act on initiative . ​ ( colloquial , military ) A commissioned officer . Derived terms non-commissioned officer Related terms office…
• English - Verb: officer ( third-person singular simple present officers , present participle officering , simple past and past participle officered ) ( transitive ) To supply with officers . ( transitive ) To command like an officer . Synonyms direct conduct manage Translations Related terms CO NCO
• Old French - Noun: officer
• English - Etymology: From Anglo-Norman officer , officier , from Old French , from Late Latin officiarius ( “ official ” ), from Latin officium ( “ office ” ) + -ārius ( “ -er ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /ˈɒfɪsə/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˈɑfəsəɹ/