Civil Service (Noun)
Meaning
Government workers; usually hired on the basis of competitive examinations.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The civil service exam was notoriously difficult, but it was the only way to get a job in the government agency.
- After graduating from college, she applied for a civil service position and was hired as a data analyst.
- The government promised to increase the number of civil service jobs available to veterans.
- He had been working in the civil service for over 20 years and was eligible for retirement.
- The civil service commission was responsible for overseeing the hiring process for all government agencies.