public
🇺🇸
/ˈpʌblɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʌblɪk/
adjective
A2
relating to all people in a community
The government listened to public opinion about the new law.
A2
provided by the government for everyone to use
Public schools are free for all children.
B1
related to government services
Public transportation helps many people get to work.
B1
known by many people
His public image is very important for his job.
B1
open for anyone to see or join
The park is a public space where everyone can go.
B1
where many people can see you
Please don't talk about private matters in public places.
noun
A2
all the people in a community
The public needs clear information about health risks.
R
a group of people with shared interests
The author's public enjoys her new books very much.
translation
relating to all people in a community; provided by the government for everyone to use; related to government services; known by many people; open for anyone to see or join; where many people can see you
all the people in a community; a group of people with shared interests
Word Forms
Plural
publics