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Definition public in American English

public adjective

adjective
/ˈpʌblɪk/
1

available for people in general to use

Example

public transportation

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a public library

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the city's attractive public spaces

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available public spare
Example

There has been a public outcry about her imprisonment.

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The proposal has a lot of public support.

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a public nuisance/hazard

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public collective tribal
1.2

used about something that anyone is allowed to watch, listen to, or take part in

Example

a public meeting/inquiry/hearing

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available public spare
2

owned by the government, not by a private company

Example

The damage was restored using public money.

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public organizations

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bureaucratic Congressional constitutional
3

relating to the part of your life that people in general know about, for example your work, rather than your life at home

Example

She keeps her public and private lives very separate.

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known overt transparent
3.1

used about things that most people know about because they are not private or secret

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a very public display of unity

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the decision to make the results public

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known overt transparent
3.2

used about places and situations where other people might see or hear you

Example

Can we go somewhere a little less public?

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known overt transparent
Definition public in American English

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