Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun public_service

2 senses of public service

Sense 1
community service, public service -- (a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions)
       => service -- (an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service")

Sense 2
public service -- (employment within a government system (especially in the civil service))
       => employment, work -- (the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work")