Synonyms of public servants

public servants

noun

plural of public servant

1

as in officials

a person who holds a public office

the new governor made a vow that he would always remember why he was called a public servant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• officials
• officers
• administrators
• managers
• directors
• officeholders
• executives
• commissioners
• functionaries
• supervisors
• superintendents
• bureaucrats
• regulators
• chairmen
• chairs
• minions
• heads
• underlings
• flunkies

2

as in civil servants

a worker in a government agency

concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll

Synonyms & Similar Words

• civil servants
• officials
• employees
• bureaucrats
• workers
• clerks
• mandarins
• functionaries
• officiaries
• officeholders
• hands
• jobholders
• underlings
• hirelings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of public servants

That perception damages public confidence and undermines the work of the many honest public servants who faithfully serve their communities. — Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

The California state worker Reddit page, found at r/CAStateWorkers, has long served as the online water cooler for the thousands of public servants across the state. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

On Wednesday, July 15, the monarch visited Heroes On The Water Isle of Man, a charity that supports military veterans, emergency service personnel and other uniformed public servants through kayak angling and outdoor activities. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The Coalition urges Congress to ensure that Tiered Standard payments count for PSLF, allowing more public servants access to forgiveness. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope, and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection, and growth. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection and growth. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026

Kean comes from a long line of public servants, stretching 250 years to the country’s founding when one of his ancestors became New Jersey’s first leader since independence. — Mike Catalini, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Pelosi said the institute will train advocates, organizers, and public servants of many stripes. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026