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functionary vs agent

agent vs functionary

functionary and agent both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
functionary Yes No No No
agent Yes No No No
As nouns, agent is a hyponym of functionary; that is, agent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than functionary:
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  • agent: any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
functionary (noun) agent (noun)
a worker who holds or is invested with an office the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
a substance that exerts some force or effect
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