A civil officer is a public official or employee who works for the government in non-military positions. Some synonyms for civil officer are government officials, public servants, bureaucrats, civil servants, and civic leaders. Government officials are individuals who hold a public office or position of authority within a government, while public servants are individuals who work for the government to serve the community. Bureaucrats are officials who work within a government bureaucracy, while civil servants are those who work for the government but are not elected. Civic leaders are individuals who work to promote and improve the civil interests of the community. All of these terms describe individuals who work for the government to serve and improve the lives of citizens.