Ernannter

Ernannter is a German noun derived from the verb ernennen, meaning to appoint. It designates a person who has been designated or appointed to a position by an authority, rather than someone elected. The term is commonly found in political, administrative, and legal texts to describe appointees to offices, commissions, boards, or other official roles.

In standard usage, the most common forms are der Ernannte (the appointed one) and die Ernannte (feminine). The form Ernannter may appear as a less common variant or in certain stylistic contexts, but it is less typical as a standalone common noun. In many cases, writers prefer translations such as appointee or designated person, especially in modern or non-German contexts.

Etymology traces Ernannter to ernennen plus the agentive suffix -er, or to a nominalized past participle. The term sits in contrast to Gewählte (the elected) and Bestellte (appointed in other, sometimes less formal senses). It emphasizes designation by an authority rather than election or popular mandate.

Usage and implications: an Ernannter holds a role or office because of a decision by the appointing authority. Responsibilities, tenure, and accountability are typically defined by statutory, organizational, or regulatory frameworks, and may be subject to removal or reappointment by the appointing body.

See also: ernennen; appointee; designate; gewählte; bestellte.