pub·lic  /ˈpʌblɪk/

noun

1. people in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public"

synset: populace, public, world

2. a body of people sharing some common interest; "the reading public"

synset: public

adj

1. not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole; "the public good"; "public libraries"; "public funds"; "public parks"; "a public scandal"; "public gardens"; "performers and members of royal families are public figures"

synset: public

antonym: private

2. affecting the people or community as a whole; "community leaders"; "community interests"; "the public welfare"

synset: public

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