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- [dep-yuh-tee]
- /ˈdɛp yə ti/
- /ˈdep.jʊ.ti/
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- [dep-yuh-tee]
- /ˈdɛp yə ti/
Definitions of deputy word
- countable noun deputy A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there. 3
- countable noun deputy In some parliaments or law-making bodies, the elected members are called deputies. 3
- noun deputy a person appointed to act on behalf of or represent another 3
- noun deputy (as modifier) 3
- noun deputy a member of the legislative assembly or of the lower chamber of the legislature in various countries, such as France 3
- noun deputy a person appointed to act as a substitute for, or as an assistant to, another 3
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Origin of deputy
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English depute < Old French, noun use of past participle of deputer to depute
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Parts of speech for Deputy
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deputy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deputy
noun deputy
- commissioner — A commissioner is an important official in a government department or other organization.
- representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.
- aide — An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job, especially in government or in the armed forces.
- delegate — A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.
- appointee — An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility.
Antonyms for deputy
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