public
adjective
/ˈpʊblɪk/
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- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view. [from 14th c.]
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. [from 15th c.]
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country. [from 15th c.]
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]
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public
noun
/ˈpʊblɪk/
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- (countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
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publication
noun
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
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- The act of publishing printed or other matter.
- An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
- The communication of information to the general public etc.
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publicity
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- Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
- Public interest attracted in this way.
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