Dictionary

public office en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/ (General-American)
• /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɒfɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From public + office.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.
   • My son finished law last month, and now aspires to public office.

Forms

Relateds

public officer

Translations (8)

ms jawatan awam (government position) · cmn 公職 /公职 (government position) · fi virka (government position) · pl urząd (government position) · de Staatsamt (government position) · ja 公職 (government position) · ko 공직 (government position) · id pejabat publik (government position)