Meaning of the word functionary in English

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functionary

US /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.er.i/
UK /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.er.i/

Noun

1.

a person who has official duties, especially in a government or political party:

Example:
The visitors were met by a functionary who escorted them to the director's office.
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