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Public

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

📖 Definitions of "Public"

noun

1
The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."
2
A public house; an inn.

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.
3
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community.
4
Open to all members of a community; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.

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