government employees
nounUK /ˈɡʌvənmənt ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/
US /ˈɡʌvərnmənt ɪmˈplɔɪiz/
People who work for the government and help run public services.
Government employees keep the city parks clean and safe for everyone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Workers hired by a local, state, or national government to do official jobs.
Many government employees work in offices that issue driver's licenses.
3. Staff who carry out laws and public programs on behalf of the state.
Government employees process applications for housing assistance.
4. People on the public payroll, such as teachers, police officers, and clerks.
Teachers in public schools are government employees.