public
From Latin 'publicus', meaning 'of the people'
NOUN
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Antonyms
private
The people as a whole; the community; or a particular group of people sharing a common interest.
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- The museum is open to the general public every day. — The museum welcomes all people every day.
- It's important to listen to the concerns of the local public. — It's crucial to understand what the people in the area are worried about.
- The artist's work appealed to a very niche public. — The artist's work was popular with a specific, small group of people.
ADJECTIVE
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Relating to or concerning the people as a whole, rather than a private individual or group; open to all people.
- The library is a public building. — The library is a building accessible to and used by everyone.
- They held a public meeting to discuss the new park. — They organized a meeting open to all members of the community to talk about the park.
- Access to public information is a fundamental right. — Everyone has a basic right to access information from the government or common sources.