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public [ˈpʌblɪk]

1 public adjective
  • of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.
  • of, relating to, paid for by, or working for a government
  • supported by money from the government and from private contributors rather than by commercials

2 public noun
  • the people of a country, state, etc.
  • a group of people who have a shared interest, quality, etc.