public
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈpʌblɪk/US /ˈpʌblɪk/
Meaning
adjective
connected with ordinary people in society in general
“The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues.”
noun
ordinary people in society in general
“The palace is now open to the public.”
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“PayPal went public um and we were I”
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“but I think this is an important thing for public safety.”
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“If you were to visit education as an alien and say "What's it for, public education?"”
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