Meaning
dignitary
- A person considered to be of high rank or office, especially in government, the church, or court.
In a sentence
Numerosi dignitari stranieri sono stati accolti dal capo di Stato.
Numerous foreign dignitaries were welcomed by the head of state.
Il dignitario ha consegnato il documento ufficiale durante il vertice.
The dignitary delivered the official document during the summit.
Quali dignitari parteciperanno al banchetto ufficiale di questa sera?
Which dignitaries will attend this evening's official banquet?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dignitario | masculine · singular |
| dignitari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mainly used in formal, diplomatic, or historical registers.
- The feminine form 'dignitaria' exists, though historically the masculine predominates.