Meaning of the word dignitary in English

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dignitary

US /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ter.i/
UK /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ter.i/
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Noun

1.

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example:
Several foreign dignitaries attended the coronation ceremony.
The local dignitary gave a speech at the opening of the new hospital.
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