public office

Noun CEFR B2

ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

DeutschStaatsamt

日本語公職役場

3 more languages

Suomivirka

한국어공직

Polskiurząd

Examples

“My son finished law last ⟳ month, and now aspires to public office.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

public officer public official public opinion public orator public ownership public place

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