Public: meaning, definitions and examples
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public
[ ˈpʌblɪk ]
in general use
Of or concerning the people as a whole.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The public interest
- Public health
- Public opinion
in general use
The people in general.
Synonyms
community, population, society
Examples of usage
- The beach was open to the public
- The museum is free to the public
less common
Open to or shared by all the people of an area or country.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The park is open to the public
- The meeting is public
Translations
Translations of the word "public" in other languages:
🇵🇹 público
🇮🇳 सार्वजनिक
🇩🇪 öffentlich
🇮🇩 umum
🇺🇦 публічний
🇵🇱 publiczny
🇯🇵 公共の
🇫🇷 public
🇪🇸 público
🇹🇷 kamu
🇰🇷 공공의
🇸🇦 عام
🇨🇿 veřejný
🇸🇰 verejný
🇨🇳 公共的
🇸🇮 javni
🇮🇸 opinber
🇰🇿 қоғамдық
🇬🇪 საჯარო
🇦🇿 ictimai
🇲🇽 público
Word origin
The word 'public' comes from the Latin word 'publicus' which means 'of the people'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of 'public' is essential in governance, law, and society, representing the collective interests of the people.