civilian services
[sɪˈvɪliən ˈsɜrvɪsɪz]
noun
serviços civis
1. Non-military public services provided by civilian employees and organizations to the general population
The government expanded civilian services to improve healthcare access in rural areas.
O governo expandiu os serviços civis para melhorar o acesso à saúde em áreas rurais.
2. Public sector employment and administrative functions run by civilians rather than military personnel
She worked in civilian services for over 20 years in the education department.
Ela trabalhou em serviços civis por mais de 20 anos no departamento de educação.
3. Essential services maintained and operated by civilian populations during peacetime or emergencies
Civilian services such as fire departments and hospitals remained operational during the crisis.
Serviços civis como departamentos de bombeiros e hospitais permaneceram operacionais durante a crise.
In Brazil, 'serviços civis' refers to the public sector employment and services managed by civilian bureaucracy, distinct from military and armed forces functions. This concept is important in Brazilian civil service (concurso público) discussions and government employment pathways. The term emphasizes the separation between civilian administration and military authority, which is a key organizational principle in Brazilian public administration.
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