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officeholder
A person who holds a public office or an official function in an authority, an organization, or the church, and thereby exercises certain duties and powers.
Ein Bürgermeister ist ein Amtsträger, der von den Bürgern seiner Stadt gewählt wird.
A mayor is an officeholder who is elected by the citizens of his or her city.
The word is made up of 'Amt' (official position) and 'Träger' (someone who carries something). An 'Amtsträger' is therefore literally a person who 'carries' or holds a public office.
Als Amtsträger muss man sich an besondere rechtliche Vorschriften halten.
As an officeholder, you have to comply with special legal regulations.
'Amtsträger' is a formal term from legal and administrative language. In everyday speech, people are more likely to refer specifically to 'Beamte' (civil servants), 'Politiker' (politicians), or 'Richter' (judges).
Das Gesetz gilt für alle Amtsträger des Bundes.
The law applies to all federal officeholders.
Many different professions in public service fall under the term 'Amtsträger'. Typical examples are judges, public prosecutors, police officers, civil servants in ministries, and also mayors.
Ein Polizist im Dienst ist ein Amtsträger mit besonderen Rechten und Pflichten.
A police officer on duty is an officeholder with special rights and duties.
civil servant
'der Beamte' and 'der Amtsträger' are close in meaning because both can be people with public or official duties. However, 'Beamter' mainly refers to the special professional status of serving the state. 'Amtsträger' emphasizes the official function and the rights and duties connected with it. An 'Amtsträger' can have an official role in a government office, an organization, or also in the church. The words are easy to confuse because some civil servants are also officeholders. If you are talking about the profession or status, 'Beamter' is more precise; if you are talking about an official function, 'Amtsträger' fits better.
Der Amtsträger muss seine Entscheidungen öffentlich erklären.
The officeholder must explain his decisions publicly.
Am Montag habe ich einen Termin bei einem Beamten im Bürgeramt.
On Monday I have an appointment with a civil servant at the citizens' office.