This is the 9818th most frequent Japanese word.
要人
Important person; VIP.
In this sentence, '要人' refers to a notable person, emphasizing their importance and their participation in the event.
要人が会議に出席しました。
A dignitary attended the meeting.
Here, '要人' is used to describe a person's status or role as a distinguished or significant individual.
彼は要人として海外訪問を行いました。
He visited abroad as a dignitary.
In this case, '要人' indicates an individual whose safety is deemed a priority, often due to their significant position or influence.