🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

공무원

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gongmuwon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Public Officer/ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"공무원이 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An individual who holds a position of authority in a government or public organization.

    "The public officer was responsible for overseeing the implementation of new community programs."
  2. 2

    A person appointed to perform specific duties on behalf of a government or public institution.

    "As a public officer, she ensured that all regulations were followed during the event."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'public officer' combines 'public,' derived from the Latin 'publicus,' meaning 'of the people,' and 'officer,' from the Latin 'officium,' meaning 'duty' or 'service.' The phrase has evolved to denote individuals appointed or elected to serve in governmental roles, reflecting the democratic principle of public service.

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