PUBLIC

• (noun) a body of people sharing some common interest

  "the reading public"

• (noun) people in general considered as a whole

  "he is a hero in the eyes of the public"

  synonyms : populace , world

• (adj.) not private; 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"

• (adj.) affecting the people or community as a whole

  "community leaders", "community interests", "the public welfare"

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