noun
people in general considered as a whole
Synonyms
Examples
- he is a hero in the eyes of the public
noun
a body of people sharing some common interest
Examples
- the reading public
adjective
not private
Examples
- open to or concerning the people as a whole
- the public good
- public libraries
- public funds
- public parks
- a public scandal
- public gardens
- performers and members of royal families are public figures
adjective
affecting the people or community as a whole
Examples
- community leaders
- community interests
- the public welfare