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Word: Public
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin publicus, blend of poplicus ‘of the people’ (from populus ‘people’) and pubes ‘adult’
ˈpʌblɪk
of or concerning the people as a whole
Short Definition:concerning the people as a whole
Examples:- public concern
- public affairs
done, perceived, or existing in open view
Short Definition:done in open view
Examples:- he wanted a public apology in the Wall Street Journal
- we should talk somewhere less public
of or provided by the state rather than an independent, commercial company
Short Definition:of or provided by the state
Examples:- public spending
- public services
of, for, or acting for a university
Short Definition:of or for university
Examples:- public examination results
Word: Public
Speech Type: Noun
ˈpʌblɪk
ordinary people in general; the community
Short Definition:ordinary people in general
Examples:- the library is open to the public
- the general public have a right to know
public bar or public house
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