2official noun
plural officials [count] 1 : a person who has a position of authority in a company, organization, or government : a person who holds an office
▪ She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration. ▪ public/government/city officials ▪ A company official responded to our request. 2 : a person (such as a referee or umpire) who makes sure that players are following the rules of a game
▪ a football official
▪ She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration. ▪ public/government/city officials ▪ A company official responded to our request.
▪ a football official
