Meaning
For all people, or open to everyone; not private.
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Word origin
Comes from the Latin word publicus, meaning of the people or for everyone.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- publicus
Examples
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"Public" shows the park is open to all people.
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Here "public" means it is for everyone to use.
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"Public" shows the speech was open for all to hear.
Something "public" is for all people or open to everyone. A public park, a public library, and public transport can be used by anybody. The opposite is "private", which means only for certain people. You also see it in "in public", meaning where others can see or hear you.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: public, invite, gift and 7 more words.