1. people who have been chosen or assigned to a position or office
Usage: plural form of appointee

Examples

• The president’s appointees must be confirmed by the Senate.
• Several new appointees will join the board of directors next month.
• The committee reviewed the qualifications of all the appointees.
• Political appointees often change when a new administration takes office.
• The appointees were sworn in during a ceremony at city hall.
• Many appointees have extensive experience in their respective fields.