/ˈdepjʊti/
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Translation
A person whose job is to help a leader and act for them when they are away.
Word origin
From Old French depute, from Latin deputare, meaning to assign a task to someone.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- deputare
- English cognates
- compute, reputation
Grammar
Gender
Pluraldeputies
Examples
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A "deputy" is the second most important person in a group.
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In American stories, a "deputy" is a police helper with a star badge.
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"Deputy" often comes before a job title, like deputy leader or deputy head.
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