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Commonpublic
The correct spelling is public.
How to pronounce public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
nounIPA: /ˈpʌblɪk/
Say it like: Pub-lic
The correct spelling is public. The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group. For example: "Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."
Usage Examples
“Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
- 2.A public house; an inn.
adjective
- 1.Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment.
- 2.Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc.
- 3.Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community.
- 4.Open to all members of a community; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.
- 5.(of a company) Traded publicly via a stock market.
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