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public

UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/

Translations

publicadjective
more public
Comp.
most public
Super.
UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/
The public library is open to everyone in the community.
La bibliothèque publique est ouverte à tous les habitants de la communauté.
Additional translations
publique
Synonyms
open
communal
shared
common
societal
collective
general
Antonyms
private
publicnoun
publics
pl
UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/
Used as a collective noun for the populace and, in plural, for specific audience groups.
The government must act in the interests of the public.
Le gouvernement doit agir dans l'intérêt du public.
Additional translations
publicDans le sens de groupe ciblé ou visé par un service, un média ou une exposition.
Synonyms
the public
the people
the populace
the masses
the general public
the community
society
the citizenry
the population
the audience
spectators
viewers
readership
constituency
the crowd

Definitions

publicadjective
Relating to or concerning the people as a whole.
The public library is open to everyone in the community.
Open to or shared by all people.
The public park is a great place for families to gather and enjoy outdoor activities.
Known or accessible to everyone; not private.
The celebrity's public life is often scrutinized by the media.
Provided, funded, or operated by the government rather than by private individuals or companies.
Public transportation is often cheaper than driving a car.
publicnoun
Ordinary people in general; the community or populace.
The government must act in the interests of the public.
A particular group of people with shared characteristics that is targeted or served.
The museum's new exhibition is aimed at younger publics.
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