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US
/ˈpəbɫɪk/
]
[ UK /pˈʌblɪk/ ]
[ UK /pˈʌblɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
a public scandal
public gardens
public funds
public parks
public libraries
the public good
performers and members of royal families are public figures -
affecting the people or community as a whole
the public welfare
community leaders
community interests
NOUN
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people in general considered as a whole
he is a hero in the eyes of the public -
a body of people sharing some common interest
the reading public
How To Use public In A Sentence
- In my view his confrontational, gladiatorial style has been a major contributor to the widespread disdain of the British public for politicians generally. Times, Sunday Times
- So it's a little more than passing strange that Mr. Brooks clucks about Mr. Obama's "über-partisan budget" when, given the last few weeks of shrieking and wailing from the Republicans about socialism and communism, he's been the voice of moderation in the room. Moderately Shocked
- Both groups are forced to suffer the prejudices that have been fuelled by the tabloids and absorbed by an uninformed public.
- This facility is intended to help a few hundred families living in public housing by training them to be grocery store clerks.
- He said this was an abuse of public monies and the fact there was no contribution from the business community was ‘grossly unfair.’
- However, we still rely entirely on the generosity of the public for funding.
- The security police quickly squelched an extremely rare public demonstration demanding political reform on Monday, the 41st anniversary of the Baath Party's seizure of power here.
- Hamed will go on a publicity tour around the States next week before entering training camp on February 16.
- The publication of Quantum Leaps is not a fluke; rather it is an exceptionally clear manifestation of the taint, stigma, and taboo surrounding the paranormal.
- The Cologne goalkeeper signalled his potential by publicly attacking the legendary Bayern Munich Maoist Paul Breitner for his heavy drinking, smoking and gambling though not, strangely enough, for his scrofulous appearance. Note to England's rugby players: embrace Der Aggro | Harry Pearson