Public — is of or pertaining to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; opposed to private; as, the public treasury, a road or lake. Public is also defined as the people of a nation not affiliated with the government of that… … Wikipedia
Public — Pub lic, a. [L. publicus, poblicus, fr. populus people: cf. F. public. See {People}.] 1. Of or pertaining to the people; belonging to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; opposed to {private}; as, the public… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Public — Pub lic, n. 1. The general body of mankind, or of a nation, state, or community; the people, indefinitely; as, the American public; also, a particular body or aggregation of people; as, an author s public. [1913 Webster] The public is more… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
PUBLIC — IQUE. adj. Qui appartient à tout un peuple, qui concerne tout un peuple. L intérêt public. L autorité publique. L utilité publique. Le trésor public. Les revenus publics. La dette publique. Les effets, les fonds publics. Il est de l avantage… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
Public — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Public (homonymie). En sociologie, le public désigne l ensemble des personnes qui s intéressent à une œuvre intellectuelle, littéraire, artistique, par exemple. Définitions du public Ce sont donc les lecteurs d… … Wikipédia en Français
public — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English publique, from Anglo French, from Latin publicus; akin to Latin populus people Date: 14th century 1. a. exposed to general view ; open b. well known, prominent c. perceptible, mat … New Collegiate Dictionary
public — See: AIR ONE S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC or WASH ONE S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC, IN PUBLIC, IN THE PUBLIC EYE … Dictionary of American idioms
public — See: AIR ONE S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC or WASH ONE S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC, IN PUBLIC, IN THE PUBLIC EYE … Dictionary of American idioms
Public — See: JOHN Q. PUBLIC … Dictionary of American idioms
Public — See: JOHN Q. PUBLIC … Dictionary of American idioms
Public broadcasting — includes radio, television and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Public broadcasters receive funding from diverse sources including license fees, individual contributions, public financing and commercial… … Wikipedia
