civil servant
Americannoun
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civil servants
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of civil servant
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Bronya, a civil servant, says they could have put down a bigger deposit but wanted to use their savings for a renovation project costing upwards of £20,000.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
She said the new rule changes had been added to the bill, following a report by former senior civil servant Sir Philip Rycroft into foreign interference in British politics, published on 25 March.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"The most important issues for me are the economy and cost of living," said civil servant Afolayan Abdullahi, 42, who said he intended to vote for Tinubu.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Kenyan civil servant Geoffrey Mosiria called for the series to be banned in Kenya, arguing that it conflates polygamy with cheating, fraud and abuse.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Self-taught, the youngest daughter of a senior civil servant.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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