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civil servant

NOUN
government employee
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The rules were proposed in a review by former civil servant Philip Rycroft aimed at countering foreign influence in UK politics.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

At the centre of the crackdown is 51-year-old civil servant Tukaram Mundhe, the state's new food commissioner.

From BBC Sep. 7, 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

The leading opposition candidate in last Thursday's presidential election, Brian Mundubile, was also found at the scene of the raid in the capital, Lusaka, according to the country's top civil servant Patrick Kangwa.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

My father liked to think I was a civil servant.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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