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| pub·lic [ púbblik ] |
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1. concerning all the people: relating to or concerning the people at large or all members of a community
  public support for the policy
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2. for community use: provided for the use of a community
public library
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3. open to all: open to everyone, and typically frequented by large numbers of people
public spaces
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4. well known: known to large numbers of the community through being involved in activities such as politics or entertainment
maintained a very public persona
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5. done openly: made, done, or happening openly, for all to see
a public debate
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6. known by all members of community: known or potentially known by all members of a community
make the information public
a public disgrace
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7. of state: relating to or involving the state and governmental agencies rather than private corporations or industry
working in the public sector
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8. belonging to community: belonging to the community as a whole and administered through its representatives in government
public land
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9. having openly purchasable shares: describes companies whose stock is available, or is made available, for anyone to buy
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noun |
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1. everyone: the community as a whole
The government has been misleading the public.
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2. particular part of community: a section of the community, united by a common interest
the reading public
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3. fans or followers: the fans or followers of a performer or author
went to meet her adoring public
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin publicus, alteration of poplicus< populus "people"] |
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| pub·lic·ness noun |
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