What is another word for federal official?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛdəɹə͡l əfˈɪʃə͡l] (IPA) 
A federal official is a term that typically refers to a government worker who is employed at the federal level. There are several synonyms for this term, including federal employee, government employee, civil servant, public servant, federal agent, and bureaucratic staff. All of these terms describe individuals who work for a government organization, and whose work is tied to the implementation of federal policies and regulations. Some other terms that could be used include government worker, government official, and federal employee. In each case, the term refers to an individual who has been appointed or hired by the federal government in order to carry out its work and serve its citizens.
