a service such as education or transport that a government or an official organization provides for people in general in a particular society
Example:
- to improve public services in the area
- Their tax plans would hit public services.
- a public service broadcast
something that is done to help people rather than to make a profit
Example:
- to perform a public service
- The magazine is provided as a public service.
- He was rewarded for his years of outstanding public service.
the government and government departments
Example:
- to work in public service
- public service workers