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functionary vs holdover

holdover vs functionary

functionary and holdover both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
functionary Yes No No No
holdover Yes No No No
As nouns, holdover is a hyponym of functionary; that is, holdover is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than functionary:
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  • holdover: an official who remains in office after his term
functionary (noun) holdover (noun)
a worker who holds or is invested with an office something that has survived from the past
an official who remains in office after his term
Difference between functionary and holdover

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