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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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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.
relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people: Public opinion (= the opinions of most people) has turned against him. in the public interest Is it really in the public interest (= useful to people) to publish this information?
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.
Public means relating to the government or state, or things that are done for the people by the state.
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.
open to all persons: a public meeting. 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.
PUBLIC meaning: 1. the awareness/health/support, etc of all ordinary people: 2. parks/toilets/transport, etc that…. Learn more.
Definition of public adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. of, pertaining to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: a public nuisance. 2. done, made, acting, etc., for the community as a whole: public prosecution. 3. open to all persons: a public meeting. 4. of, pertaining to, or being in the service of a community or nation: a public official.
Definition of public adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.