dignitary

Example Sentences

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The president is a Muslim and as this is the month of fasting during Ramadan there won't be the usual lunch hosted by the King for the visiting dignitaries.

From BBC

In a famous speech on independence day, in front of Belgian dignitaries including King Baudouin, Lumumba, aged 34, castigated Belgium saying that the Congolese had been held in "humiliating slavery".

From BBC

So the duo ran the rest of the way instead, encountering a large crowd when they arrived at the airport, filled with fans, military personnel and local dignitaries.

From BBC

Hundreds gathered for his burial near Kenya's Aberdare mountains, but it was a modest affair, with no government dignitaries and the family relying on donations to host it.

From Barron's

Rubio’s remarks received a standing ovation from the audience of European dignitaries.

From The Wall Street Journal