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- Dictionarypublic/ˈpʌblɪk/
adjective
- 1. of or concerning the people as a whole: "public concern" Similar
- 2. done, perceived, or existing in open view: "he wanted a public apology in the " Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. ordinary people in general; the community: "the library is open to the public" Similar
- 2. short for public bar or public house British
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PUBLIC definition: 1. relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of…. Learn more.
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.
Public is the people who make up a community, state, or nation, as in When a government raises taxes, the public has a right to know. A single person in this context is a member of the public.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of public adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
noun. uk / ˈpʌblɪk / us. the (general) public. B1 [ group ] all ordinary people: a member of the public. The public has a right to know about this. The house is only open to the general public on Sundays.
Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. Of, belonging to, or concerning the people as a whole; of or by the community at large. The public welfare, a public outcry. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Maintained for or used by the people or community. A public park. American Heritage.
