Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

almoxarife

noun

/ˌæl.mɒk.səˈriː.feɪ/

Definition

A government official responsible for the management, storage, and distribution of supplies, typically in a warehouse or governmental department.

Examples

The almoxarife organized the inventory for the upcoming project.
She worked as an almoxarife in the government office, overseeing the supply chain.
During the audit, the almoxarife presented the stock levels with great detail.

Meaning

The role of an almoxarife is to ensure that materials are appropriately stored and made available when needed, often working in contexts such as military or public administration.