Public - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpʌblɪk|  American pronunciation of the word public
Brit.  |ˈpʌblɪk|  British pronunciation of the word public

noun

- people in general considered as a whole (syn: populace, world)
he is a hero in the eyes of the public
- a body of people sharing some common interest
the reading public

adjective

- affecting the people or community as a whole
the public welfare

Extra examples

Public outrage over the scandal eventually forced him to resign.

The ads are intended to increase public awareness of the risks of smoking.

She was elected to a public office.

He was in Congress for many years but he recently retired from public life.

They decided on a nearby restaurant as a convenient public place to meet.

The government has allowed public access to the documents.

The city council is holding a public meeting.

This will be her first public performance in five years.

Her trial will be public.

The beach is open to the public.

The general public is in favor of the law.

Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.

It is too public here.

There is a separate public for every picture, and for every book.

He is a hero in the eyes of the public.

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