Civil Servant
/ˈsɪvəl ˈsɜːrvənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual employed in the public sector who performs administrative, clerical, or other duties for the government.
The civil servant processed the application for the government license.
Forms
- civil servant
- civil servants
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often emphasizes the non-political, permanent status of such employees as distinct from elected officials.
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