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functionary

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/ˈfʌŋkʃənˌɛri/ · func-tion-ar-y

A person who has a specific role or function within an organization or system.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who has a specific role or function within an organization or system.

ایک شخص جو کسی تنظیم یا نظام کے اندر ایک مخصوص کردار یا کام رکھتا ہے۔

اہل کار

ahl kaar

Formal: نظامی

Synonyms

officialagentemployeeاہلکارملازمکارکن

Antonyms

freelancerindependentoutsiderخود مختارآزادبیرونی

Common Collocations

  • government functionary
  • functionary of the party
  • local functionary

Example Sentences

The functionary was responsible for implementing new policies.

اہل کار نئی پالیسیوں کے نفاذ کا ذمہ دار تھا۔

Ahl kaar nai policies ke nafaz ka zimmedar tha.

As a functionary of the organization, he attended all the meetings.

تنظیم کے اہل کار کی حیثیت سے، وہ تمام میٹنگز میں شرکت کرتا تھا۔

Tanzim ke ahl kaar ki haisiyat se, woh tamaam meetings mein shirkat karta tha.

The functionary's role is crucial in maintaining the workflow.

اہل کار کا کردار کام کے بہاؤ کو برقرار رکھنے میں اہم ہے۔

Ahl kaar ka kirdar kaam ke bahao ko barqarar rakhne mein ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

function:Function refers to the specific action or purpose of something, while functionary refers to a person who performs specific duties or roles.

Word Family

function
nounعمل
functional
adjectiveفعالی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a functionary as the 'function' behind the 'authority'.

Imagine a well-organized office where each functionary manages a specific task or role.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "functionarius" — one who performs a function

First known use: 19th century

The term evolved in the late 19th century to refer to individuals who hold a specific position or role within an organization, particularly in bureaucratic contexts.