Meaning of the German Word "Stellvertreter"

Stellvertreter

deputy

A person who is second in command and can act for a superior.

Example Sentence

Der Stellvertreter übernahm während der Abwesenheit des Chefs die Leitung.

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Definition: A person who is second in command and can act for a superior.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Stellvertreter"?

B2

What grammatical category does "Stellvertreter" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Stellvertreter" belong to?

People