Meaning of dignitary in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪɡnəˌtɛri/

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  1. Noun

    dignitary

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from dignity, on the pattern of the pairs propriety, proprietary

    Definitions

    1. an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

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