public service

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Employment within a government system: The body of government employees, especially those working in the civil service, who are responsible for implementing government policy and administering public programs.
    • A service performed for the public benefit: An essential service provided to the general population, often by the government or a regulated private entity, for the welfare of the community or its institutions.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Government Employment):

    • She dedicated her career to public service as a city planner.
    • A commission oversees ethics in the public service.
  • Noun (Beneficial Service):

    • Reliable public transportation is a vital public service.
    • The law firm does a significant amount of pro bono work as a public service.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in public service": To be employed by the government or a public agency.

    • After graduating, he chose to be in public service rather than work for a corporation.
  • "Public service announcement (PSA)": A message disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness and changing public attitudes toward a social issue.

    • The television station aired a public service announcement about fire safety.
Variants and Related Words
  • Public servant (n): An individual who works for the government or a public agency.

    • The mayor described herself as a humble public servant.
  • Civil service (n): The permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches.

    • He entered the civil service through a competitive examination.
Synonyms
  • Government work: Employment within the state sector.
  • Civil service: The professional body of government employees.
  • Utility service: A service like water or electricity provided for public use.
  • Community service: Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area.
Related Phrases
  • Public service broadcasting: A system of television and radio broadcasting financed and controlled by the public, for the public, not for commercial interests.

    • The channel is known for its commitment to public service broadcasting.
  • Public service obligation: A requirement imposed by a government on an organization to provide a service deemed essential for the public.

    • The airline operates the unprofitable route under a public service obligation.
Related Idioms
  • A call to public service: A strong motivation or invitation to work for the government or the common good.
    • The president's speech was a call to public service for the nation's youth.
Noun
  1. employment within a government system (especially in the civil service)
  2. a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions

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