Definition of dignitary. Meaning of dignitary. Synonyms of dignitary

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Definition of dignitary

Dignitary
Dignitary Dig"ni*ta*ry, n.; pl. Dignitaries. [Cf. F. dignitaire, fr. L. dignitas.] One who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor; especially, one who holds an ecclesiastical rank above that of a parochial priest or clergyman.

Meaning of dignitary from wikipedia

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- Dignitary protection services are most often provided by either the United States Secret Service or the US Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service...
- A dignitary tort is type of intentional tort where the cause of action is being subjected to certain kinds of indignities.[page needed] Historically,...
- An ecclesiastical dignitary is a member of a cathedral chapter, or collegiate church. These offices can include the provost, the dean, the custos and...
- of persons "retained" in the service of a noble, royal personage, or dignitary; a suite (French "what follows") of retainers. The word, recorded in English...
- A parade is a procession of people, usually organized along a street, often in costume, and often accompanied by marching bands, floats, or sometimes large...
- May 2023). "King Letsie III & Queen Masenate will join thousands of dignitaries that will witness King Charles III's coronation" (Tweet). Retrieved 4...
- 14 other Commonwealth realms, was attended by a significant number of dignitaries from across the world, with priority given to those from the Commonwealth...
- The Grand Dignitaries of the French Empire (French: Grands Dignitaires de l'Empire Français) were created in 1804 by the Constitution of the Year XII...
- This is a list of dignitaries at the state funeral of John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was ********inated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, and his state...