Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Deputy

• (n.) One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
• (n.) A member of the Chamber of Deputies.

Synonyms of Deputy

• Deputy Sheriff
• Lieutenant
• Surrogate

Antonyms of Deputy

Homophones of Deputy