funcionario

/funθjoˈnaɾjo/ · B1 · noun · m

official

funcionario — official

🏛️📋 funcionario = función + -ario: someone who performs a public function

It comes from Latin functio, meaning performance or duty. A funcionario holds a post and carries out an official function, usually in government. English cousins: function and functionary.

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