Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

authorities

/əθˈɔɹətiz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: au-thor-i-ties
IPA: /əθˈɔɹətiz/

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of authority

noun

The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere.

noun

The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service.

Example Sentences

"ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach Police Department reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans, of Jamaica, on July 25, as part of the agency’s effort to step up immigration enforcement. Officials with the town and police department have said federal authorities previously told them Evans was legally authorized to work in the U.S."

Phrases

public authorities Taiwan authorities

Synonyms

government regime

Rhymes With

priorities minorities sororities

Questions

How do you pronounce authorities?: The recorded pronunciation is /əθˈɔɹətiz/.
What does authorities mean?: plural of authority

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