functionary
intermediateB2/ˈfʌŋkʃənˌɛri/ · func-tion-ar-y
A person who has a specific role or function within an organization or system.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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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.