public

US /ˈpʌblɪk/

UK /'pʌblɪk/

A1

adjective

  • Owned by the government
  • Concerning society in general
  • Of or concerning the people as a whole.
  • Relating to the government or state.
  • Open to or shared by all people.
  • Known to everyone.
  • Open to or shared by all people.

noun

  • People in general.
  • A place accessible to all members of a community.

other

  • Work done for the benefit of the community.
  • The views of the general population.

Examples

Satellite television has provided the viewing public with a wide choice of programmes.

Her work is now available to a wider public.