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public
01
connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The government implemented new policies to address public health concerns.
02
available to and shared by everyone, not only for a special group
Examples
The park is a public space, open to everyone in the community.
Public
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Animacy status
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Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The politician promised to serve the interests of the public.
02
a group of people who share a common interest or focus, often engaging collectively around a specific topic, activity, or cause
Examples
The event was organized for the music-loving public.
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nonpublic
publicly
semipublic
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