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   Pub·lic

   /ˈpəblik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of or concerning the people as a whole: "public concern" Similar populargeneralcommoncommunalcollectivesharedjointuniversalwidespread
   • ▪ open to or shared by all the people of an area or country: "a public library" Similar open (to the public)communalnot privatenot exclusiveaccessible to allavailablefreeunrestrictedcommunityOpposite privaterestricted
   • ▪ of or involved in the affairs of the community, especially in government: "his public career was destroyed by tenacious reporters" Similar prominentwell knownin the public eyeleadingimportanteminentpreeminentrecognizeddistinguishednotablenoteworthynotedoutstandingforemostof markillustriouscelebratedfamousrenownedacclaimedfamedhonoredesteemedrespectedwell thought ofinfluentialprestigiousOpposite obscureunknown
   • ▪ known to many people; famous: "a public figure"
   • 2. done, perceived, or existing in open view: "he wanted a public apology in the " Similar knownwidely knownovertplainobviousin circulationpublishedpublicizedexposedOpposite secret
   • 3. of or provided by the government rather than an independent, commercial company: "public benefits" Similar statenationalfederalgovernmentconstitutionaldemocraticciviccivilofficialsocialmunicipalcommunitylocalcommunalnationalizedstate-ownedurbanmetropolitanOpposite private
   • 4. of, for, or acting for a university: British "public examination results"

   noun

   • 1. ordinary people in general; the community: "the library is open to the public" Similar peoplecitizenssubjectsgeneral publicelectorselectoratevoterstaxpayersresidentsinhabitantscitizenrypopulationpopulacecommunitysocietycountrynationworldeveryoneratepayers
   • ▪ a section of the community having a particular interest or connection: "the reading public"
   • ▪ the people who watch or are interested in an artist, writer, or performer: "some famous last words to give my public" Similar audiencespectatorsconcertgoerstheatergoersfollowersfollowingfansdevoteesaficionadosadmirerspatronsclientelemarketconsumersbuyerscustomersreadersinformal:buffsfreaks

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin publicus, blend of poplicus ‘of the people’ (from populus ‘people’) and pubes ‘adult’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › publicPublic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : exposed to general view : open. b. : well-known, prominent. c. : perceptible, material. 2. a. : of, relating to, or affecting all the people or the whole area of a nation or state. public law. b. : of or relating to a government. c. : of, relating to, or being in the service of the community or nation. 3. a.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUBLIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people: public opinion. They’re trying to raise public awareness of the benefits of early-childhood education. His ideas have very little public support. The results won’t be made public (= told to people in general).

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › publicPUBLIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   of, relating to, or being in the service of a community or nation, especially as a government officer: a public official. maintained at the public expense and under public control: a public library; a public road. generally known: The fact became public. familiar to the public; prominent: public figures.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › publicPublic - definition of public by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The community or the people as a whole. 2. A group of people sharing a common interest: the reading public. 3. Admirers or followers, especially of a famous person. See Usage Note at collective noun. Idioms: go public with Informal.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › publicPUBLIC | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PUBLIC meaning: 1. the awareness/health/support, etc of all ordinary people: 2. parks/toilets/transport, etc that…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUBLIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Public is used to describe statements, actions, and events that are made or done in such a way that any member of the public can see them or be aware of them. The National Heritage Committee has conducted a public inquiry to find the answer.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › publicPublic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that affects the entire community — whether it's your town, your country, or the world — is public. Climate change, for example, is a public concern, as is finding a clean public bathroom. You can use the word public as a noun, when you're talking about a large group of people.