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   public

   /ˈpʌblɪk/

   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 or entertainment: "he was forced to withdraw from public life" Similar prominentwell knownin the public eyeleadingimportanteminentpre-eminentrecognizeddistinguishednotablenoteworthynotedoutstandingforemostof markillustriouscelebratedfamousrenownedacclaimedfamedhonouredesteemedrespectedwell thought ofinfluentialprestigiousOpposite obscureunknown
   • 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 state rather than an independent, commercial company: "public spending" 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: informal "some famous last words to give my public" Similar audiencespectatorsconcertgoerstheatregoersfollowersfollowingfansdevoteesaficionadosadmirerspatronsclientelemarketconsumersbuyerscustomersreadersinformal:buffsfreaks
   • 2. short for public bar or public house British

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

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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.

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   public: [adjective] exposed to general view : open. well-known, prominent. perceptible, material.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpublic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   known to people in general. Details of the government report have not yet been made public. a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.); She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25.; This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good.

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

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   9 meanings: 1. of, relating to, or concerning the people as a whole 2. open or accessible to all 3. performed or made openly or.... Click for more definitions.

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   Public definition: of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole. See examples of PUBLIC used in a sentence.

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   public: 1 adj not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole “the public good” “ public libraries” “ public funds” “ public parks” “a public scandal” “ public gardens” “performers and members of royal families are public figures” Synonyms: exoteric suitable for the general public open , overt open and observable; not secret or hidden ...

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   Public definition: . See examples of PUBLIC used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPUBLIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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    Public definition: Of, concerning, or affecting the community or the people.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpublic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    ordinary people in society in general. The palace is now open to the public.; There have been many complaints from members of the public.; The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report.