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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPublic service
/ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈsɜː.vɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The business of supplying an essential commodity or service, such as water, electricity, or public transportation, usually controlled by the government.
"The local government is responsible for ensuring reliable public services for all residents." - 2
Services intended to serve the whole community, often performed by government employees or non-profit organizations.
"She dedicated her entire career to public service, working tirelessly in community development."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Middle English 'public' (from Latin 'publicus', meaning of the people) and 'service' (from Old French 'service', from Latin 'servitium', meaning slavery, condition of a servant, later shifting to the provision of assistance). Historically evolved during the development of modern administrative states in the 18th and 19th centuries to denote professional governmental employment dedicated to the general populace.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Public service" is said worldwide
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service public
Transliteration: /sɛʁ.vis py.blik/
"Le service public est essentiel pour la cohésion sociale."
öffentlicher Dienst
Transliteration: /ˈœfn̩tlɪçɐ diːnst/
"Er arbeitet seit vielen Jahren im öffentlichen Dienst."
pubblico servizio
Transliteration: /ˈpub.bli.ko serˈvi.tjo/
"Il pubblico servizio garantisce i diritti fondamentali dei cittadini."
servicio público
Transliteration: /seɾˈβisjo ˈpuβliko/
"La mejora del servicio público es una prioridad para el ayuntamiento."
serviço público
Transliteration: /seɾˈvisu ˈpuβliku/
"O funcionário público dedicou sua vida ao serviço público."
लोक सेवा
Transliteration: lok seva
"लोक सेवा देश के विकास में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है।"
公共服务
Transliteration: gōnggòng fúwù
"政府应该不断提高公共服务的质量。"
공공서비스
Transliteration: gonggong seobiseu
"정부는 모든 국민에게 양질의 공공서비스를 제공해야 한다."
公共サービス
Transliteration: kōkyō sāvisu
"効率的な公共サービスは市民の生活を支えます。"
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