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officer in Malay

pegawai

/ˈɒf.ə.sə//ˈɒf.ɪ.sə/

officer in Malay: pegawai, perwira. In English, officer means one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

Malay words for officer

one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
pegawai
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"
pegawai, perwira

English meaning of officer

  1. noun One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
  2. noun A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
  3. noun One who holds a public office.
  4. noun An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.

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Questions about officer in Malay

What is the meaning of officer in Malay?
Officer in Malay is pegawai, perwira.
Apakah maksud officer dalam bahasa Melayu?
Officer: pegawai, perwira.
What does officer mean in English?
Officer means one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

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