public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The university said the doctorate is in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Newsom’s executive order prohibits gubernatorial appointees “from using any non-public information obtained due to their public service to personally profit or assist another person…in profiting from participation in predictive markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Some have questioned the BBC's appointment of someone with a background in tech rather than public service or traditional editorial experience.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham was allowed to go home after she promised to do a thousand hours of public service.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer