"public officer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: public officers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} public officer (plural public officers)
  1. One who holds public office; an official or employee of the government. Categories (topical): Government Synonyms: government officer, government official, public official, state authority

Inflected forms

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