public

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the people as a whole or in large numbers; affecting or affecting the public as a whole.

  - "The public was outraged by the scandal."
  - "Public opinion on the issue is divided."

• noun

  A group of people who have a common interest, occupation, or affiliation.

  - "The public is invited to the meeting."
  - "The public library offers free access to books."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌblɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

private

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with public
pub , rub , tub , hubble , bubble

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Variants

List of all variants of public that leads to same result
public , public opinion , publicness , publicnesses , publics , public address system , public-address system , public-address systems , public assistance , public assistances , public defender , public defenders , public domain , public domains , public health , public healths , public house , public houses , public-key , public-keys , public land , public lands

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Etymology

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From Latin populus, 'people'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'public' comes from the Latin word 'populus', which means 'people'.

2. The term 'public opinion' refers to the collective attitudes, beliefs, and values of a society or population.

3. Public art refers to works of art that are intended for public viewing and often located in public spaces.

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Related Concepts

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1. private: Opposite of public, referring to something that is not accessible to the general public.

2. public figure: A person who is well-known to the general public, often through their profession or public actions.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'public' has been used to describe the audience for a work, as well as the collective body of people affected by an event or issue. In art, public works often refer to large-scale sculptures or murals intended for public viewing. In music, public performances can refer to concerts or other live events.

How to Memorize "public"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd of people to remember the meaning of 'public' as relating to the people as a whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'public' with the idea of 'affecting many people' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Unite Can Bring Opinions' to remember the definition of 'public' as 'relating to the people as a whole'.

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