1. people who hold positions of authority or responsibility in government, organizations, or institutions
Usage: plural form of officeholder

Examples

• The scandal affected several high-ranking officeholders in the administration.
• Local officeholders attended the town hall meeting to address residents’ concerns.
• Campaign finance laws apply to all elected officeholders.
• The organization requires its officeholders to attend monthly board meetings.
• Many officeholders have backgrounds in law or public service.
• Term limits were proposed for certain officeholders in the state government.