Synonyms & related words for dignitary

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dignitary — including panjandrum, personage, official. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dignitary

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Synonyms for dignitary

Common synonyms for dignitary include panjandrum, personage, official — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dignitary come from?

The word dignitary breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root digni-, from Latin dignus (“worthy”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.