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apparatchik vs functionary

functionary vs apparatchik

apparatchik and functionary both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apparatchik Yes No No No
functionary Yes No No No
As nouns, functionary is a hypernym of apparatchik; that is, functionary is a word with a broader meaning than apparatchik:
  • apparatchik: a humorous but derogatory term for an official of a large organization (especially a political organization)
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
Other hypernyms of apparatchik include official.
apparatchik (noun) functionary (noun)
a communist who was a member of the administrative system of a communist party a worker who holds or is invested with an office
a humorous but derogatory term for an official of a large organization (especially a political organization)
Difference between apparatchik and functionary

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