tjänsteman — meaning in English

English meaning

• clerk noun An office worker who handles records, correspondence, or accounts.
• officer noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
• official adj Approved by, or coming from, a proper authority.

Senses

tjänsteman is used for these senses in English:

• civil servant A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.
• clerk One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.
• officer One who holds a public office.
• official An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.
• white-collar worker A salaried professional or clerical worker.

clerk — full definition

1. noun An office worker who handles records, correspondence, or accounts.
2. noun A person who assists customers in a shop, hotel, or similar business.
3. noun A law clerk who assists a judge with research and case preparation.

officer — full definition

1. noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
2. noun A respectful way to address a police officer.

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