noun
Meaning 1
A person employed by the government.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: civil servant
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
public servant
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noun
Meaning 2
Someone who labours for the public good; a convict assigned to work on public projects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
someone who holds a government position (either by election or appointment)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: employee
Narrower terms: social worker, caseworker, welfare worker
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