Public

/ˈpʌb.lɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The people as a whole; the general populace.

The public was invited to attend the town hall meeting.

A group of people sharing a common interest, need, or concern.

The organization aims to serve the public and address their concerns.

adjective

Relating to or concerning the people as a whole.

The public sector provides services to all citizens.

Open to or accessible by all members of the community.

The park is a public space where everyone can enjoy nature.

Maintained for the use of the community at large; not for private use.

Public libraries are valuable resources for education and research.

From Middle English, from Old French 'public', from Latin 'publicus' meaning 'of the people'.

public opinion

The collective preferences and attitudes of the public.

public service

A service intended to serve the community.

public relations

The professional maintenance of a favorable public image.

public enemy

A person or group considered a threat to society.

publicity

The notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.

publication

The act of making something publicly known.

publicity stunt

A planned event designed to attract public attention.

In the open or not kept secret.

He blurted out the news in public without thinking.

Common knowledge or well-known.

It's public that he likes to sing in the shower.