Dignitary
noun
A person who is important or of high rank within a specific area.
The president welcomed foreign dignitaries to the international summit.
Often appears as...
- foreign dignitary
- visiting dignitary
noun
An important representative of a country's government, especially in foreign relations.
The country's foreign policy was discussed by the dignitaries at the international conference.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic dignitary
- state dignitary
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Political
noun
An important or influential person in the church.
The religious service was conducted by a high-ranking dignitary of the church.
Often appears as...
- church dignitary
- ecclesiastical dignitary
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Formal
Religious
noun
A person who is important or of high rank within a specific area.
The president welcomed foreign dignitaries to the international summit.
Often appears as...
- foreign dignitary
- visiting dignitary
noun
An important representative of a country's government, especially in foreign relations.
The country's foreign policy was discussed by the dignitaries at the international conference.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic dignitary
- state dignitary
Usage tips
Formal
Political
noun
An important or influential person in the church.
The religious service was conducted by a high-ranking dignitary of the church.
Often appears as...
- church dignitary
- ecclesiastical dignitary
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Status
Refers to respected figures; often associated with ceremonies and formal events.
The gala was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Pro Tip 2/3High Prestige
Signifies someone with great importance or influence, not just a famous person.
The city's officials acted as dignitaries at the parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Entertainment
Used in serious contexts, not casual or entertainment-related scenarios.
Dignitaries don't usually appear on game shows.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Status
Refers to respected figures; often associated with ceremonies and formal events.
The gala was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Pro Tip 2/3High Prestige
Signifies someone with great importance or influence, not just a famous person.
The city's officials acted as dignitaries at the parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Entertainment
Used in serious contexts, not casual or entertainment-related scenarios.
Dignitaries don't usually appear on game shows.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Status
Refers to respected figures; often associated with ceremonies and formal events.
The gala was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Pro Tip 2/3High Prestige
Signifies someone with great importance or influence, not just a famous person.
The city's officials acted as dignitaries at the parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Entertainment
Used in serious contexts, not casual or entertainment-related scenarios.
Dignitaries don't usually appear on game shows.
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Carl Joshua Ncube:...
nice and he said listen listen you're about to perform for the president right a couple of things that you shouldn't do like firstly please don't make fun because we believe in your talent but please don't make fun of the President don't make fun of the first lady don't make fun about the first family don't even make fun about the foreign dignitaries that we have there please
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What's a snollygoster? A...
occasional presidents of little colonial councils and bits of government but it was really a nothing title and that's why the Senate objected to it they said that's ridiculous you can't call him president this guy has to go and sign treaties and meet foreign dignitaries and who's gonna take him seriously if
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How to design a library...
and you'd go inside. There'd be balloons, there'd be a student ambassador, there'd be speeches that were read, poetry that was written specifically for the opening, dignitaries would present people with certificates, and the whole thing was just a delirious, fun party. So I loved going to these things.
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Mark Forsyth: What's a...
There were occasional presidents of little colonial councils and bits of government, but it was really a nothing title. And that's why the Senate objected to it. They said, "That's ridiculous! You can't call him 'President.' This guy has to go and sign treaties and meet foreign dignitaries.
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Sting: How I started...
Thank you. So whenever they'd launch a big ship, they would invite some dignitary up from London on the train to make a speech, break a bottle of champagne over the bows, launch it down the slipway into the river and out to sea. Occasionally on a really important ship,
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Corruption, wealth and...
but by the 1500s, some 10,000 gondolas transported dignitaries, merchants and goods through the city's canals. In fact, Venice teemed with many types of handmade boats, from utilitarian rafts to the Doge's own ostentatious gilded barge.
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Storytellers Summit Day...
it was a community center it was where education was getting it was a health complex he received foreign dignitaries women could stay there there was a artists group from Abyssinia who came and said we need a place to
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Cao Dai's History in...
known only by high dignitaries. What is known is that there were always two mediums controlling some sort of instrument-- someone to read the instrument, and a secretary to write down the message.
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The Life of a Photograph...
the dignitaries the ambassadors and the diplomats arriving at the party a photograph of the Imperial archery target and Zen archery arcade deep within the Imperial Palace and the same
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The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
and he real close several times dignitary changes that occur in the peripheral retina gave the disease its name he said Joey I'm going to go have
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Carl Joshua Ncube:...
nice and he said listen listen you're about to perform for the president right a couple of things that you shouldn't do like firstly please don't make fun because we believe in your talent but please don't make fun of the President don't make fun of the first lady don't make fun about the first family don't even make fun about the foreign dignitaries that we have there please
Video examples
What's a snollygoster? A...
occasional presidents of little colonial councils and bits of government but it was really a nothing title and that's why the Senate objected to it they said that's ridiculous you can't call him president this guy has to go and sign treaties and meet foreign dignitaries and who's gonna take him seriously if
Video examples
How to design a library...
and you'd go inside. There'd be balloons, there'd be a student ambassador, there'd be speeches that were read, poetry that was written specifically for the opening, dignitaries would present people with certificates, and the whole thing was just a delirious, fun party. So I loved going to these things.
Video examples
Mark Forsyth: What's a...
There were occasional presidents of little colonial councils and bits of government, but it was really a nothing title. And that's why the Senate objected to it. They said, "That's ridiculous! You can't call him 'President.' This guy has to go and sign treaties and meet foreign dignitaries.
Video examples
Sting: How I started...
Thank you. So whenever they'd launch a big ship, they would invite some dignitary up from London on the train to make a speech, break a bottle of champagne over the bows, launch it down the slipway into the river and out to sea. Occasionally on a really important ship,
Video examples
Corruption, wealth and...
but by the 1500s, some 10,000 gondolas transported dignitaries, merchants and goods through the city's canals. In fact, Venice teemed with many types of handmade boats, from utilitarian rafts to the Doge's own ostentatious gilded barge.
Video examples
Storytellers Summit Day...
it was a community center it was where education was getting it was a health complex he received foreign dignitaries women could stay there there was a artists group from Abyssinia who came and said we need a place to
Video examples
Cao Dai's History in...
known only by high dignitaries. What is known is that there were always two mediums controlling some sort of instrument-- someone to read the instrument, and a secretary to write down the message.
Video examples
The Life of a Photograph...
the dignitaries the ambassadors and the diplomats arriving at the party a photograph of the Imperial archery target and Zen archery arcade deep within the Imperial Palace and the same
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The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
and he real close several times dignitary changes that occur in the peripheral retina gave the disease its name he said Joey I'm going to go have
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Roy Bennett
Zimbabwean Politician
For decades, Robert Mugabe has thumbed his nose at the world. The long-time dictator has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist, repeatedly insulted foreign dignitaries, ignored regional and international agreements to which he was a signatory, and isolated the country from any legitimate international economic or political engagement.
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Julian McMahon
Australian Actor
I was pretty young when my father was prime minister, so it wasn't really a big part of my life. My folks were away a lot, meeting foreign dignitaries and that sort of thing, but it never struck me as odd. If anything it allowed me to get into all sorts of mischief.
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Lafcadio Hearn
Japanese Author
Is woman a religion? Well, perhaps you will have the chance of judging for yourselves if you go to America. There you will find men treating women with just the same respect formerly accorded only to religious dignitaries or to great nobles.
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Marsha Blackburn
American Politician
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell has said that several foreign dignitaries personally spoke to him about creating a new Internet user fee to subsidize an international universal service fund at the expense of traditional end users.
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Kevin Bleyer
American Writer
To be sure, the hard-to-come-by interview - the 'get' - isn't an uncommon phenomenon here at 'The Daily Show.' We've had high-profile dignitaries, low-profile indignitaries, stars you've heard of, authors you should have read.
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Bob Livingston
American Politician
We'd play at the Ambassador's house for an invited group of dignitaries from the government that might have gone to school in America; to the U.S. Consulate that invites certain people that they're trying to target.
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Joanna Southcott
English Celebrity
My faith grew strong, and I sent a letter (as I was ordered) to the Rev. Dignitary of the Cathedral of Exeter. I was assured, before I sent it, he would not answer it.
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Jean Kennedy Smith
American Diplomat
Our life did not seem unusual to me at all. Anything that happened that was special, like visits from dignitaries, was always explained as part of Dad's work.
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Tina Brown
American Editor
The vaults of Buckingham palace are groaning with priceless, useless freebies from foreign dignitaries.
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Roy Bennett
Zimbabwean Politician
For decades, Robert Mugabe has thumbed his nose at the world. The long-time dictator has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist, repeatedly insulted foreign dignitaries, ignored regional and international agreements to which he was a signatory, and isolated the country from any legitimate international economic or political engagement.
Quote examples
Julian McMahon
Australian Actor
I was pretty young when my father was prime minister, so it wasn't really a big part of my life. My folks were away a lot, meeting foreign dignitaries and that sort of thing, but it never struck me as odd. If anything it allowed me to get into all sorts of mischief.
Quote examples
Lafcadio Hearn
Japanese Author
Is woman a religion? Well, perhaps you will have the chance of judging for yourselves if you go to America. There you will find men treating women with just the same respect formerly accorded only to religious dignitaries or to great nobles.
Quote examples
Marsha Blackburn
American Politician
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell has said that several foreign dignitaries personally spoke to him about creating a new Internet user fee to subsidize an international universal service fund at the expense of traditional end users.
Quote examples
Kevin Bleyer
American Writer
To be sure, the hard-to-come-by interview - the 'get' - isn't an uncommon phenomenon here at 'The Daily Show.' We've had high-profile dignitaries, low-profile indignitaries, stars you've heard of, authors you should have read.
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Bob Livingston
American Politician
We'd play at the Ambassador's house for an invited group of dignitaries from the government that might have gone to school in America; to the U.S. Consulate that invites certain people that they're trying to target.
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Joanna Southcott
English Celebrity
My faith grew strong, and I sent a letter (as I was ordered) to the Rev. Dignitary of the Cathedral of Exeter. I was assured, before I sent it, he would not answer it.
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Jean Kennedy Smith
American Diplomat
Our life did not seem unusual to me at all. Anything that happened that was special, like visits from dignitaries, was always explained as part of Dad's work.
Quote examples
Tina Brown
American Editor
The vaults of Buckingham palace are groaning with priceless, useless freebies from foreign dignitaries.
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