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functionary Synonyms

Another word for functionary

Choosing another word for functionary depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who holds an official position or performs routine administrative duties, especially within a government, political party, or large bureaucracy.

Usage Example

"Our application was delayed for weeks by a minor government bureaucrat who insisted on additional paperwork."

Strongest
bureaucrat
official
Strong
apparatchik
civil servant
officeholder
administrator
public servant
mandarin

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or acting as an official or bureaucratic representative; performing a routine official duty.

Usage Example

"He served in a purely bureaucratic capacity within the regional administration, stamping permits and filing routine reports."

Strong
bureaucratic
administrative
official
ministerial

• Nearby Words

functional
functionality
functionally
functionary
functionless
fund
fundable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Functionary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/functionary
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