public

UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/

Translations

publicadjective
more public
Comp.
most public
Super.
UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/
The public park is open to everyone.
Общественный парк открыт для всех.
He works in a public institution.
Он работает в государственном учреждении.
She made a public statement about the issue.
Она сделала публичное заявление по этому вопросу.
Additional translations
publicnoun
publics
pl
UK
/ˈpʌblɪk/
US
/ˈpʌblɪk/
Used as a collective noun for the populace and, in plural, for specific audience groups.
Synonyms
the public
the people
the populace
the masses
the general public
the community
the citizenry
the population
the audience
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.