🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Funzionario pubblico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fun.t͡sjoˈnaːrjo ˈpub.bli.ko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Public Servant/ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il funzionario pubblico lavora per il bene della comunità."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An individual employed by the government or a public organization to serve the public interest.

    "As a public servant, she dedicated her career to improving community services."
  2. 2

    A person who holds a position of authority in a government or public sector organization.

    "Public servants are responsible for implementing policies and ensuring they benefit the community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'public servant' originates from the late Middle English word 'public', derived from the Latin 'publicus', meaning 'of the people'. 'Servant' comes from the Old French 'servant', which is derived from the Latin 'serviens', meaning 'to serve'. Over time, the term evolved to denote individuals employed in public service roles.

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