government man
The term "government man" has evolved over time, referring to various roles within governmental structures and contexts, from historical convicts to modern-day officials.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)An individual employed by a government agency or department.
Example
- As a government man, he had access to classified information.
- The government man was responsible for overseeing the project.
C1Law Enforcement
(informal, slang)An agent of a government law enforcement agency, especially the FBI.
Example
- The government man arrived to investigate the crime scene.
- In the 1930s, 'G-man' was a popular term for FBI agents.
C2Historical
(obsolete, euphemistic)A convict in 19th century Australia.
Example
- During the colonial period, many 'government men' were transported to Australia.
- He spoke of his great-grandfather, a government man sent to the penal colony.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "government man":
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