senior officials

Definitions

High-ranking individuals holding positions of significant authority or responsibility within an organization or government.

Persons who occupy the most advanced or experienced roles in a professional hierarchy.

Examples

Senior officials from both countries met to discuss the new trade agreement.

The investigation was launched after several senior officials were accused of misconduct.

Synonyms

high-ranking executives top-level administrators key decision makers upper management leading authorities

Antonyms

junior staff members entry-level employees subordinates rank and file low-level workers