civil servant

American  

noun

1. a civil-service employee.

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civil servant British  

noun

1. a member of the civil service

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Etymology

Origin of civil servant

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Larry's fans can relax though: he is considered a permanent civil servant, which means he gets to stay at Downing Street for good.

From Barron's

It's a matter of public record, from the second most senior civil servant in the country during the pandemic, that a lack of women in the room affected the decisions taken during an emergency.

From BBC

There is precedent for prime ministers firing senior civil servants who are not seen as being on board with their programme.

From BBC

Bosses at embattled Capita have apologised for the saga which has left thousands of retired civil servants without pension payments.

From BBC

As the prime minister attempts to reset, again, and set out what his government is all about, we expect an announcement that the country's most senior civil servant, Chris Wormald, is to leave his job.

From BBC

Related Words

• public servant