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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Hohl runs Hohl Realty Group and comes from a long line of public servants, with a great grandfather being a state senator in Florida, and a grandfather who was a mayor. Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024 The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 Lawyers for the long-time public servant had asked Lake County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Fix to dismiss the case. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024 Joanna Salazar-Melchor, 21, of Glendale was charged on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer, impersonating a public servant, criminal speed, reckless driving and felony flight, according to DPS. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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public servant

noun
: a governmental official or employee
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