servant
noun
a person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties.
servants
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pluralof servant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Foreign Office has given civil servants extra payments for working in areas where there is a high level of danger, or high risks to health, for the past 30 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
An energy department spokeswoman noted the government was offering a financing programme for civil servants, but fewer options exist for average Filipinos.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
It remains to be seen what security vetting will be used for civil servants working with the National Committee.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
In a statement, a spokesperson for the DOJ said its attorneys are “dedicated public servants who represent the United States with integrity, in accordance with their ethical obligations and the law.”
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Jackson’s beloved home was largely destroyed, and Andrew Jackson Jr., Jackson’s adopted son, blamed servants for the disaster.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
