public relations (/ˌpʌb.lɪk rɪˈleɪ.ʃənz/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˌpʌb.lɪk rɪˈleɪ.ʃənz/
Meaning
Meaning: managing public image
The work of managing how the public sees a company or person, especially through the media.
Examples
🗣 The public relations team worked quickly to protect the company’s image after the scandal.
Etymology
A compound phrase combining ‘public’ (Latin ‘publicus’) and ‘relations’ (Latin ‘relatio’, a bringing back).
How & Where It’s Used
Often abbreviated ‘PR’; central to reputation management.
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Tags: business, communication