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
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Student loan borrower advocacy organizations are warning that the Trump administration is taking concrete steps to try to limit student loan forgiveness for public servants under a popular debt relief program. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Those who put their lives on the line deserve nothing less than the full support and resources afforded to all public servants. Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award, given annually to public servants who follow their conscience regardless of consequences. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025 This devoted public servant gave 33 years of service to New York City, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this painful time. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for public servant

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 17 Jun. 2025.

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public servant

noun
: a governmental official or employee
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