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deputy in Arabic

نَائِب nāʔib

UK/ˈdɛpjəti//ˈdɛpjəti/

deputy in Arabic: نَائِب (nāʔib), نَائِبَة (nāʔiba). In English, deputy means one appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

Arabic words for deputy

representative
نَائِب nāʔib, نَائِبَة nāʔiba

English meaning of deputy

  1. noun One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
  2. noun A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
  3. noun The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
  4. noun A member of the French National Assembly.

Full definition of deputy

deputy in a sentence

  • the deputy of a prince
  • The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.
  • As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.

Synonyms of deputy

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Questions about deputy in Arabic

What is the meaning of deputy in Arabic?
Deputy in Arabic is نَائِب (nāʔib), نَائِبَة (nāʔiba).
ما معنى كلمة deputy؟
Deputy: نَائِب (nāʔib), نَائِبَة (nāʔiba).
What does deputy mean in English?
Deputy means one appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

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