Public

/หˆpสŒblษชk/

The meaning and definition of Public, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment.
  2. Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc.
noun
  1. The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
    โ€œMembers of the public may not proceed beyond this point.โ€
  2. A public house; an inn.
Antonyms private

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