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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Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them. Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed. Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025 These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families. The Hill, 2 May 2025 For public servant Camila, 35, and administrator Edvaldo, 36, the show was a great experience shared between longtime friends. Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 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 22 May. 2025.

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public servant

noun
: a governmental official or employee
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