dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
Examples of dignitary in a Sentence
The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
Recent Examples on the Web
Laguna Niguel: At noon, the Sea Country Senior and Community Center will hold a ceremony that includes a color guard, dignitaries, guest speaker and placing of a wreath.
—
Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
That line got the biggest cheer of his speech from the crowd of dignitaries.
—Cindy Wang / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dignitary 
Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
That line got the biggest cheer of his speech from the crowd of dignitaries.
—Cindy Wang / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dignitary
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'dignitary.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near dignitary
Cite this Entry
“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share