vanemametniku
Vanemametniku is a term in Estonian public administration used to describe a senior or veteran civil servant. The word is formed from vanem (older, senior) and ametnik (official, civil servant). As a descriptive label rather than a formal rank, vanemametniku signifies experience, longevity, and a leadership or mentorship role within an organization or government body.
The genitive form vanemametniku is used in sentences such as “vanemametniku kohustatud,” and the plural is vanemametnikud.
Usage and scope vary by organization. In some contexts, the term is applied to individuals who supervise
Etymology and relationship to related terms: vanemametniku is built from vanem and ametnik, aligning with other
See also: ametnik, vanemnõunik, public administration, Estonian civil service.