There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to a "government worker". One such term is "public servant", which denotes an individual employed by the government to perform a service to the people. Another term is "civil servant", which refers to a government worker who is part of the civil service and is responsible for maintaining and protecting the laws and regulations of the country. A third term is "bureaucrat", which has a negative connotation and refers to a government worker who is seen as excessively bureaucratic and inflexible in their dealings with the public. Other synonyms for "government worker" include "officer", "official", "employee" and "staff".