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civil service

noun phrase

Find the meaning of the word civil service, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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The permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians, responsible for implementing policies and providing public services.

Example Sentence

Many graduates aspire to join the civil service to contribute to public welfare and policy implementation.

Usage Note

Use 'civil service' when referring to the non-military, non-political, permanent workforce of a government that carries out its daily operations, such as tax collection, public health, or education administration.