public servant

noun

: a government official or employee

Examples of public servant in a Sentence

the new governor vowed that he would always remember why he was called a public servant and not the people's master concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
Recent Examples on the Web Prosecutors in Florida have always been underpaid because our legislature still believes passionate public servants will do this work for very low pay. Craig Williams, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 But the Biden administration has overhauled the program's rules, enabling more public servants to qualify for forgiveness. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 July 2024 The founders were quite aware that few individuals could live up to their ideal of a public servant. Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024 If households spend a few extra dollars per week on sales taxes, but the result is much more abundant housing that could save teachers, nurses and public servants hundreds of dollars on monthly rent, Johnston said, that is a deal that works for Denver. Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for public servant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of public servant was in 1671

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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

public servant

noun
: a governmental official or employee
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