public (/ˈpʌb.lɪk/)

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🔊 /ˈpʌb.lɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: open to all

Relating to or available to all the people of a community.

Examples

🗣 The new public library is open to everyone, free of any charge.

Etymology

From Latin ‘publicus’ (of the people), influenced by ‘populus’ (people).

How & Where It’s Used

Contrasts with private; common in civic contexts.

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Tags: society

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