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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He was made a Commander of the British Empire in 2002 and knighted in 2015 for his public service, "particularly to the Church of England".

From BBC

Protecting investment and public services will further drive financial growth, Sir Keir is expected to say.

From BBC

It also requires public services to be provided and received with the face uncovered.

From BBC

She added: "But money always has to come from somewhere, and it is right that we ask the energy companies to make a fair contribution to fund public services in Scotland."

From BBC

Britain's government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday welcomed by financial markets, as its hard-hitting action aims to slash state debt as well as fund public services.

From Barron's